What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural BIM Designer position at Expert Technical Solutions?
Structural BIM Designer
Expert Technical is hiring for a structural BIM designer for a leading precast concrete
manufacturer with locations throughout the Southeastern U.S. Driven by a mission to
support customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions,
Tindall relies on innovative design and engineering to build the future. This position will be
located at the plant in Petersburg, VA.
DAY-TO-DAY:
The Structural BIM Designer uses digital modeling tools to create, manage, and coordinate
complex 3D precast models based on contract drawings, owner specs, or preliminary
value-engineered designs. Serving as a project lead, this role manages communication,
schedules, and cross-functional coordination. Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as a project lead, managing timelines, project binders, and schedules.
Conduct coordination meetings with architects, engineers, general contractors, and
internal sales/estimating teams.
- Utilize Revit or SolidWorks to detail foundation plans, framing plans, elevation
drawings, repair work orders, and erection drawings. Direct and review the work of
3D detailers/designers.
- Prepare long-lead item Bills of Materials (BOM), issue material orders to support
project schedules, and manage the submittal process for erection drawings to
obtain owner/GC approval.
- Manage RFIs, emails, and client conversations, ensuring clear written post-
conversation follow-ups. Notify project management when scope changes impact
change orders.
- Partner closely with Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Production
Planning to sequence shop cards, resolve site constraints, and issue final "For
Construction" drawing packages.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 3 years of structural BIM detailing/design experience.
- Hands-on proficiency in Revit or SolidWorks is required.
- Degree (Bachelor's or Associate) in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction,
or a related discipline preferred. Training or certification in Autodesk Revit or
SolidWorks is required.
- Ability to read and thoroughly understand contract drawings, engineering control
drawings, and project specifications.
- Strong communication skills to manage client relationships, RFIs, and schedules.
Ability to perform local job site visits during normal working hours using a company
truck (valid driver's license required).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future
sponsorship.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Annual performance/profit-sharing bonus potential.
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, an annual plant shutdown, and 1.5x overtime pay
during peak demand periods.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match (3% match on a 6% contribution) and
profit-sharing.
- Employee-only medical with wellness credits, prescription coverage, dental, vision,
flexible spending account (FSA), regenerative medicine insurance, and access to an
on-site health center.
- Paid basic life insurance, voluntary & whole life options, STD/LTD disability, critical
illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement/learning bonus program and an Employee Assistance
Program (EAP).
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000