BIM/VDC Manufacturing Electrical… at B&I Contractors · Fort Myers

Are you looking to join Florida’s fastest-growing MEP Contractor?

B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated BIM/VDC Manufacturing Electrical Detailer to join our dynamic and expanding team.

Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader: As Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).
• Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
• Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company’s success.
• Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
• Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The BIM/VDC Electrical Manufacturing Detailer plays a key role in transforming source department design models into fabrication-ready manufacturing specifications that are used by both B&I’s manufacturing shops and field installers. Using collaboration, fabrication optimization, packaging, and assembly development concepts, this position helps optimize design efficiencies between BIM/VDC Group, Electrical Manufacturing, and project site installation groups. At its core, this role contributes to the creation of clear, accurate, constructible specifications that leverage the company’s manufacturing efficiency used to provide the field with prefabrication systems ready for successful installation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Design Standards –

• Review and evaluate supplied electrical models following BIM/VDC Coordination handoff for prefabrication optimization opportunities, constructability, and ease of field installation.
• Apply established BIM/VDC manufacturing standards, and electrical prefabrication workflow practices to plans to create fabrication-ready designs that meet project requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend cross project prefabrication opportunities considering B&I’s manufacturing capabilities, transportation, handling, and project field installation needs.
• Optimize conduit systems by establishing practical lengths, coupling locations, breakpoints, and orientations for efficient fabrication and installation while maintaining appropriate building codes.
• Identify and communicate model discrepancies, potential risks, incomplete information, or conditions which could impact fabrication or field installation.
• Maintain established standards for model organization, package and assembly development, naming conventions, and fabrication documentation.

Software Proficiency –

• Maintain proficiency in BIM authoring and electrical modeling software used to review, modify, and optimize coordinated systems for prefabrication.
• Utilize 3D prefabrication software to develop, organize, and track fabrication packages and assemblies based on project and field installation requirements.
• Effectively transfer and manage model information between BIM/VDC, prefabrication, and project collaboration platforms while maintaining data integrity.
• Utilize project collaboration and document management platforms to access and manage current models, drawings, schedules, and project information.
• Adapt and become proficient in new technologies and digital workflows that support BIM/VDC Manufacturing and electrical prefabrication.

Detailing Proficiency –

• Perform fabrication optimization of coordinated electrical models to prepare systems for manufacturing and field installation.
• Perform manufacturing-focused QA/QC of models, packages, and assemblies prior to release for fabrication.
• Develop fabrication-ready packages and assemblies based on project sequencing, delivery requirements, and installation needs.
• Break electrical systems into practical assemblies designed for efficient fabrication, transportation, identification, and installation.
• Develop necessary dimensions, identification, detail drawings, instruction drawings, and supporting information to clearly communicate fabrication and installation.
• Accurately assign and verify part and assembly data, including identification, sizes, lengths, dimensions, and fabrication information.
• Incorporate model revisions, and project changes to maintain accurate and current prefabrication deliverables.
• Manage assigned packages through established workflows to fabrication readiness while maintaining awareness of field delivery and installation schedules.

Interdepartmental Communications –

• Coordinate with BIM/VDC Coordination during model handoff and communicate discrepancies, constructability concerns, or required clarifications.
• Collaborate with Electrical Manufacturing to understand shop capabilities, fabrication limitations, and opportunities for improved production.
• Coordinate with field personnel regarding installation sequencing, delivery expectations, site conditions, and prefabrication needs.
• Communicate changes affecting fabrication-ready or released work to the appropriate project teams.
• Respond to shop and field feedback and incorporate necessary corrections or improvements into prefabrication deliverables.
• Maintain strong communication within the department.

Communication Skills –

• Clearly communicate technical information, fabrication intent, discrepancies, and constructability concerns through verbal, written, and visual methods.
• Provide clear and organized information that is easily understood by manufacturing and field personnel.
• Proactively communicate unresolved conditions, changes, or potential impacts to fabrication and installation schedules.
• Seek clarification when design intent, project information, or fabrication requirements are unclear.
• Receive and incorporate feedback while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Maintain professional communication while managing multiple assignments, priorities, and project expectations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An Associate’s Degree in Design/Drafting or equivalent work experience required.
• Proficiency with software tools including Autodesk Revit, GTP Stratus and/or comparable BIM/VDC prefabrication detailing software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Working knowledge of construction, prefabrication, manufacturing and field installation practices required.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 Requirements (NCR’s CAR’s CCR’s) preferred.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound judgement and a strong work ethic.
• Effectively manages priorities and meets deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, credibility and commitment to the construction and manufacturing industry.
• Willingly shares knowledge, supports the development of others, and seeks assistance when appropriate.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities, processes technologies and project requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

SAFETY AWARENESS: B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

• Tool List will be provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role’s application of tasks.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.
• Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 25 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones.

Ready to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned leader in mechanical contracting? Apply now and be a part of something built to last.

B&I Contractors is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. We are a drug-free workplace.