BIM / VDC Designer - Plumbing & Aquatic Systems

BIM / VDC Designer - Plumbing Systems

About the Company

Our client is a growing mechanical contractor delivering plumbing, HVAC and specialty mechanical projects across the commercial, institutional and infrastructure sectors.

With continued growth across the business, they are looking to add an experienced BIM / VDC Designer - Plumbing Systems to support their project and field teams.

The Opportunity

The BIM / VDC Designer will support plumbing, mechanical piping and specialty piping systems, with a strong focus on coordination, fabrication and constructability.

This is a construction-focused BIM/VDC role rather than a traditional consulting or design position. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, site teams and other trades to develop coordinated, buildable mechanical systems that translate effectively from the model into fabrication and field installation.

The role offers exposure to technically interesting mechanical projects, including aquatic and specialty piping systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Build detailed Revit models using MEP Fabrication Parts
• Model plumbing, mechanical piping and aquatic systems
• Perform clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination
• Coordinate mechanical systems using Navisworks Manage
• Produce spool drawings, shop drawings and installation layouts
• Support prefabrication and fabrication workflows
• Review drawings and specifications and incorporate project requirements into coordinated models
• Account for piping slopes, clearances, access requirements and installation sequencing
• Work closely with Project Managers and field teams to resolve coordination and constructability issues
• Coordinate with other trades to resolve clashes
• Participate in constructability reviews
• Support field crews throughout construction
• Maintain BIM/VDC standards and modelling practices
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of models and drawings

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of BIM/VDC experience
• Strong experience with plumbing or mechanical piping systems
• Previous experience in a mechanical contractor or construction-focused VDC environment strongly preferred
• Strong Autodesk Revit skills, including MEP Fabrication Parts
• Experience with Navisworks Manage
• Experience with AutoCAD and CADmep
• Strong clash detection and multitrade coordination experience
• Understanding of plumbing systems, slopes, clearances and installation practices
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of fabrication, spooling and constructability
• Experience producing shop drawings, spool drawings and installation layouts
• Knowledge of pipe materials, valves, pumps and mechanical equipment is an asset
• BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud and Procore experience is an asset
• Aquatic, pool or specialty piping experience is an asset, but not required

The strongest candidates will understand how BIM translates into actual fabrication and field installation. Candidates coming solely from an engineering consulting BIM environment will need to demonstrate practical plumbing/piping construction and constructability knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000-$90,000, dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• 3 weeks vacation
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Performance bonus eligibility after completing one full fiscal year
• Primarily in-person role based in the Lower Mainland, with occasional travel to project sites

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com