BIM Mechanical Drafters (Nebraska)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a highly experienced BIM Mechanical Drafter to support advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) requirements across USSTRATCOM facilities. In this role, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate digital representations of mechanical systems that support mission-critical infrastructure. 

As a BIM Mechanical Drafter, you will be responsible for creating, updating, and coordinating BIM models, conducting site verification, and ensuring that mechanical system drawings and documentation reflect real-work conditions. You will support facility upgrades, maintenance planning, and renovation projects by providing precise BIM data essential for engineering and operational decisions.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract, expected period of performance from 2026-2031.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and maintain BIM models focusing on mechanical systems using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Trimble SketchUp.

• Conduct detailed site visits to validate mechanical equipment installation, routing, connections, and spatial coordination for AS-BUILT documentation.

• Annotate discrepancies between existing conditions and design documents and incorporate them into BIM models.

• Support engineering teams by providing accurate BIM data used for maintenance analysis, renovations, and infrastructure modifications.

• Collaborate with project managers, facility engineers, and operations personnel on BIM updates and model standards.

• Provide mechanical system insights to support project planning, cost estimating, and technical reviews.

• Manage model organization, version control, and documentation to align with USSTRATCOM BIM requirements.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any engineering discipline, architecture, construction management, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum three years of experience as a BIM modeler or mechanical drafter with emphasis on mechanical systems, required

• Must have an active/interim Top Secret/SCI clearance or active Secret Clearance

• Strong knowledge of BIM methodologies, mechanical engineering concepts, and model coordination workflows, required

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Trimble SketchUp, preferable

• Ability to perform technical site verification and translate field conditions into accurate digital models.

• Strong research and analytical skills for updating mechanical BIM data.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Why Planate? 

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession. 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!