Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and production of 2D and 3D Fire Alarm and Systems drawings for field installations and coordination with other sub-contractor trades

• Participates in coordination meetings to resolve clashes while maintaining budget, constructability and NECcode requirements

• Produces shop drawings, cross-sections of underground, conduits and cables and other electrical systems as required for instructions to fabrication and installation crew

• Prepares documentation requesting clarification of original design in the form of RFIs and follow up responses

• Reads architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical floor plans, section and elevations

• Confers with engineer of record and project management staff to revolve problems and explaining drawings to production or construction teams and providing adjustments as necessary

• Travel to various project sites as required.

• Perform other duties as required

• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures and safety programs

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The successful FIRE ALARM/SYSTEMS BIM/VDC Coordinator will either be a Journeyman Electrician WITH Fire Alarm experience OR have previous successful experience as an Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM /VDC Details, OR have a related experience as an engineer, technical design, or construction management. Please note Education and/or Experience associated with each path.

• If already a Journeyman Electrician, the following are required:

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent

• Able to provide proof of Journeyman’s license

• Minimum of 2 years of total drafting experience, with 3 years

• Understanding of all facets of construction blueprint, specifications and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems)

• Proficient in 3D coordination with other trades

• Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts)

• Solid working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks

• Working knowledge of BIM 360 Glue, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software, preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

For those with BIM/VDC Assistant Coordinator, Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM/VDC Detailer or related an engineer, technical design, or construction management experience, the following are required, unless otherwise noted as preferred:

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as BIM/VDC Assistant Coordinator; or 5 years’ experience as an Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM/VDC Detailer or related an engineer, technical design, or construction management experience using Autodesk Revit and

• Experience with AutoCAD, BIM 360 Glue, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software preferred

• Understanding of all facets of construction blueprint, specifications and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems)

• Knowledgeable in 3D coordination with other trades

• Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts)

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and

• Must possess strong problem solving and negotiation skills which enhance teambuilding (as opposed to alienating team members)

• Effectively communicates and interacts with all levels of construction site personnel which includes but is not limited to: Project Managers, Foreman, General Foremen, General Contractors, skilled trades as well as Engineers, Architects and sub-contractors, and suppliers. On large projects, may need to effectively interact with Electrical or Mechanical Layout/Coordinators.

• Detail oriented, organized, and efficient individual able to complete tasks in a timely and accurate

• Must prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced multi-task environment

• Must demonstrate commitment to company

• Must be able to work effectively and independently in an office, construction trailer, or construction job site. This requires the ability to work at different locations, which may include driving between multiple work sites during the day or week. Construction site setting may require working in tunnels, roofs or

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees and other professionals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands of this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for an extended period of time and frequently stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include viewing computer monitors. Some duties in this position are performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions of a jobsite including working outside at times in inclement weather, and exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration. Most work is performed in an office environment during normal business hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may work in an office environment, construction trailer, or on a construction job site during construction operation hours. Some duties in this position may be performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions typical of a construction jobsite including working outdoors at times in inclement weather, exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, pain fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and This job may require driving to / from other job or constructions sites, sometimes working at more than one site in a day or during the week. Some jobsites may require working in tunnels, or on roofs or catwalks.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled