BIM Modeler

VanderHouwen · Renton, United States

Status: Direct Hire

Job Title: BIM Modeler

Salary: $90,000-$125,000 + Bonus

Location: Onsite in Renton, WA

About the Company:

We are a full-service electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across the region. Our teams deliver safe, high-quality solutions from preconstruction and design-build through installation, commissioning, and ongoing service.

Our capabilities include power distribution, lighting, low voltage and communications, fire and life safety systems, building automation, and preventive maintenance. We support complex projects such as healthcare facilities, data centers, manufacturing plants, transportation hubs, and education campuses, working closely with owners, contractors, and design partners to meet schedule and budget.

Guided by safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, we invest in people and technology to provide reliable results and responsive service. Our mission is to power essential projects and keep critical facilities operating at their best.

BIM Modeler 3:

Our client is seeking a BIM Modeler 3 to support the development and coordination of detailed building information models for complex, large-scale construction projects. This position is ideal for a hands-on BIM professional with strong Revit and/or Navisworks experience who can translate project direction into accurate design documents, collaborate across project teams, and take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced environment.

This role is on-site in Portland, Gresham, Albany, Redmond, Oregon and Renton, Washington.

BIM Modeler 3 Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed 2D and 3D models and drawings using Revit in accordance with established project and BIM standards.
• Perform hands-on Revit modeling, including creating and modifying views, families, sheets, schedules, filters, worksets, and other model components.
• Support 3D coordination efforts using Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, and related tools to identify conflicts and coordinate designs with other trades.
• Translate marked-up drawings, verbal instructions, and general project direction into accurate models and construction documents.
• Coordinate with project and field teams to produce dimensioned drawings supporting installation, layout, and prefabrication activities.
• Assist with or provide direction to small BIM teams and external resources while helping maintain project schedules and modeling deliverables.
• Support model-based field layout activities, including verification of dimensions and elevations using applicable surveying and modeling technologies.
• Assist with laser scanning efforts and coordinate the integration of scan data into 3D project models.
• Organize, maintain, transmit, and archive electronic models, drawings, and supporting project documentation according to established procedures.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to troubleshoot modeling challenges and continuously improve BIM workflows and project execution.

BIM Modeler 3 Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with Autodesk Revit, including demonstrated proficiency performing detailed modeling as a significant part of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Experience with Autodesk Navisworks and a solid understanding of 3D coordination, model review, and multidisciplinary construction workflows.
• Proficiency with relevant BIM and design technologies, which may include AutoCAD, eVolve, Autodesk Design Review, and related modeling applications.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, markups, specifications, and project direction and translate them into accurate BIM deliverables.
• Experience supporting complex commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or similarly large-scale construction projects; data center experience is preferred.
• Understanding of Revit worksharing, worksets, model organization, document management, and electronic project collaboration.
• Experience working with field teams and supporting model-based layout, prefabrication, laser scanning, or Total Station activities is preferred.
• Ability to lead or coordinate small groups of BIM professionals or external resources while effectively managing assigned priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or a related discipline is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and BIM experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong overall computer skills.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week at one of the organization’s designated locations in Oregon or Washington.