Precast BIM Engineer

ATMI Precast is a 35-year-old design build construction company. You will be part of a highly technical, collaborative engineering and drafting environment that supports complex precast projects from concept through fabrication and erection. This role offers real ownership, visibility across departments, and the opportunity to influence how projects are coordinated, documented, and delivered.

As a Project Coordinator, you will sit at the intersection of engineering, drafting, plant operations, and field execution. Your work will directly impact quality, efficiency, and consistency across projects while helping develop and maintain the standards that guide ATMI’s engineering and drafting teams.

Summary

The Project Coordinator is a senior, non-engineering track position responsible for managing projects and staff assigned to those projects while ensuring adherence to office standards, schedules, budgets, and document quality. This role includes hands on CAD and BIM participation, serving as a project reviewer, coordinating architectural, civil, structural, and MEP documents, and supporting overall project coordination and communication.

The Project Coordinator works closely with the Drafting and Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, staff engineers, plant personnel, and field teams to ensure projects are properly designed, coordinated, documented, and aligned with ATMI precast manufacturing and erection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal and external clients to support project coordination and execution
• Define component engineering and documentation tasks with minimal direction from engineering leadership
• Prepare all work in accordance with approved office processes, formats, and standards
• Coordinate and review architectural, civil, structural, and MEP plans, elevations, details, and models
• Perform CAD and BIM work on multiple projects using AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or equivalent platforms
• Serve as a project reviewer or checker, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency of deliverables
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare project documents under limited direction from engineering staff
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations as appropriate based on experience and project needs
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and assigned hours, including oversight of team budget performance
• Support sales and proposal efforts by developing visual presentations and models using BIM tools
• Manage and coordinate assigned staff when acting as a Task Leader or Project Leader
• Coach and mentor junior staff to support technical growth, quality standards, and efficiency
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and improvement of office standards, checklists, and workflows
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce inefficiencies and errors
• Participate in internal and external training, seminars, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support coordination between engineering, plant operations, and field activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical degree with 10 years of equivalent work and industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Architectural, Civil, Industrial, or Structural Engineering, or Architecture with 8 years of equivalent experience
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient ability to work from verbal and written technical direction with minimal guidance
• Strong ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to manage staff and coordinate project teams effectively
• Commitment to quality, including back checking own work and reviewing the work of others
• Working knowledge of current building codes and industry standards
• Advanced understanding of precast prestressed concrete components and connection behavior
• Advanced understanding of precast manufacturing, stripping, handling, finishing, shipping, and erection
• Advanced understanding of precast plant operations, casting rules, bed rules, and erection constraints
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management tools
• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software including AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or equivalent
• Proficiency with engineering software such as TEDDS and LEC Wall or equivalent

Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended periods at a computer
• Ability to visit job sites and function in outdoor environments including heat, cold, humidity, inclement weather, and dust
• Ability to function for extended periods in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, and dust
• This is a full-time position with occasional extended hours required to meet project deadlines

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aurora, IL 60506

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000