What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIM/VDC specialist position at W.J. O'Neil Company?
Company Overview
W.J. O'Neil Company (WJO) is an industry leader for mechanical contracting, design, fabrication, installation, and service for industrial and commercial piping, plumbing, electrical and HVAC duct systems.
WJO maintains its corporate headquarters and primary fabrication facility in Livonia, Michigan, with additional offices in Ann Arbor, MI and Chattanooga, TN.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented BIM/VDC specialist to join our team at W.J. O'Neil Company.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed Revit models for piping, plumbing and HVAC duct systems using company standards and ITM database content.
- Participate and/or lead project coordination with the use of Navisworks or Revizto.
- Publish model updates to Stratus and assign applicable statues to content released for fabrication.
- Place and export layout point files for use with Trimble FieldLink and Robotic Total Station.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with all project participants.
- Prepare construction documents and drawings for project layout, install and turnover purposes.
- Review and modify designs for efficiency based on company fabrication standards and feedback from project stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices based on design, code, approved submittals and spatial restraints.
- Assist in the coordination of project timelines and deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in Revit – Strong experience in BIM modeling, particularly in mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Expertise in CADmep / CAMduct – Strong understanding in ITM Database structure for management, content creation, updating and modeling in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC duct systems.
- Knowledge of Stratus – Solid understanding of using Stratus and its role in WJO’s fabrication lifecycle.
- Strong skills in Robotic Total Station procedure – Extensive experience in producing DWG layouts and point files using Trimble FieldPoints for AutoCAD.
- Construction & Fabrication Drawings – Experience creating detailed construction and fabrication drawings to support modular assembly and installation.
- Clash Detection & Coordination – Proficiency with Navisworks or Revizto for resolving conflicts.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
Work Location
- In-office and/or Remote.
- Candidates are preferred to be located within a one-hour radius of any of our physical office locations.
- While daily work can be conducted remotely, proximity to an office is highly preferred to support occasional face-to-face team alignment.