Senior BIM Specialist - ArchKey Solutions LLC

Senior BIM Specialist
This position is based out of our Clinton, MD office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.  

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.  

About the position

As a Senior BIM Specialist, you will be responsible for providing building information modeling (BIM) services for Company projects and assisting in the development of fully constructible 3D models and detailed construction documents as necessary to support field electricians with challenging electrical installations. The Senior BIM Specialist plays a key role in collaborating with project managers and other internal and external team members that involves project planning as required for each specific project.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Is detail oriented and has strong organizational skills.
• Can work independently and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.

Day in the life

• Executes and tracks daily work plans. Provides recommendations for changes to improve standards and procedures, as necessary. Provides technical support to project managers, field personnel, estimators, and customers. Responds to questions and addresses problems with appropriate resolutions and plan revisions as needed.             
• Works closely with design teams while applying detailed attention to modeling, clashing and annotating sheets. Gathers and requests specific information from other design disciplines necessary to move forward and complete electrical designs on schedule. May review the work of co-workers as needed.             
• Produces constructable 3D model content and detailed electrical construction installation documents. Completes 2D and 3D drafting tasks to support electrical construction initiatives, utilizing standard Company software, such as Autodesk software.             
• Develops conceptual designs, sketches, or value engineering ideas to help project managers or estimators prepare estimates. Prepares calculations, specifications, cable pull schedules, reports and other documents as needed. Coordinates this type of work with other employees as needed.             
• Consults with vendors and reviews project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements. Works with project managers as needed to develop engineered construction installation drawings from contract documents developed by outside firms.             
• Attends BIM coordination meetings and maintains appropriate communications with all appropriate parties as needed. Makes plan changes according to feedback received. Escalates cost and scheduling issues to manager.             
• Develops a high level of understanding in the installation of electrical systems, the National Electrical Code, and other building codes. Stays informed of new electrical and safety codes, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices. Participates in electrical construction-related training to maintain a high level of proficiency and updated technical skills.             

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in building information modeling (BIM) trade school, engineering, or a related field.             
• Minimum 3-4 years of BIM modeling experience.
• Proficiency in using Autodesk, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office software. Experience using Evolve software is a plus.             
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications and basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code preferred.             
• Basic project management experience and skills. Understanding of the project life cycle.             
• A strong desire to learn more about electrical design and construction, with a commitment to being a dependable team player and growing with the Company.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MD20-0