BIM DETAILER - Construction Site Experience Required

Location: Austin, TX

Salary Range: $75,000 - $96,000

Work Hours: Between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled BIM Detailer with strong Construction Site experience to support the full lifecycle of mechanical, process piping, and plumbing projects. This role is central to converting real-world field conditions into accurate, coordinated 3D models that drive installation success. Your hands-on understanding of site operations, sequencing, and constructability will directly elevate quality, efficiency, and collaboration across all project phases.

This is a direct hire position and an opportunity to join the largest employee-owned mechanical contractors in North America, contributing to long employee tenure and a strong culture of craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Construction-Focused Responsibilities

• Apply on-site field experience to ensure models accurately reflect real installation constraints, safety considerations, and construction best practices.
• Collaborate closely with foremen, PMs, fabrication shops, and field crews to validate design feasibility and resolve constructability issues before they reach the jobsite.
• Participate in on-site coordination meetings, reinforcing field-awareness in layout, routing, and sequencing decisions.
• Communicate proactively with construction teams to adjust models based on site conditions, change orders, or field-identified conflicts.

Detailing & Modeling

• Lead detailing for Mechanical Piping, Process Piping, and/or Plumbing systems.
• Optimize system layout, reduce fitting usage, and identify potential design flaws early.
• Model and coordinate in 3D using Revit and CAD tools with accuracy rooted in field knowledge.
• Generate layout point files for Trimble and Topcon to support field layout teams.

Documentation & Coordination

• Interpret contract documents, including plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Maintain and manage model uploads, logs, RFIs, and all related documentation.
• Support fellow detailers and provide guidance grounded in field experience.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for greater installation efficiency, reduced risk, and improved workflow.
• Contribute to Virtual Construction Standards and best practices leveraging real jobsite understanding.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant field experience on construction sites (Mechanical, Process Piping, or Plumbing).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Hands-on background in:
  • Mechanical Piping
  • Process Piping
  • Plumbing trades

Technical Proficiency

• Autodesk Revit, Fabrication, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360 Glue & Docs
• Bluebeam Revu, BOX, Smartsheet
• Google Workspace (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Applicable local, state, and international building codes

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Dynamo, Forge, Python, Revit API, C#, VB.net, F#
• Trade school education
• Spanish language proficiency

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.