Job Title: BIM Specialist
Job Description
The BIM Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the design and construction of mechanical systems, including industrial piping, HVAC, plumbing, and high-purity installations. This position ensures that Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes are implemented effectively to produce high-quality, coordinated, and constructible designs that align with strong principles of safety, quality, and integrity. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex industrial and commercial projects while helping establish and grow operations in the Raleigh market, with significant flexibility, professional development, and exposure to diverse project @types.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage detailed BIM models for mechanical systems across industrial, commercial, and high-purity projects.
Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and field teams to ensure accurate integration of piping, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems within the BIM environment.
Perform clash detection and resolve conflicts between disciplines using BIM software such as Revit and Navisworks to ensure constructible and coordinated designs.
Generate construction documents and shop drawings directly from BIM models to support fabrication and installation activities.
Maintain and improve BIM standards, templates, and workflows in alignment with a design-build approach and project delivery best practices.
Provide 3D visualization and technical input during planning and construction phases to support decision-making and field execution.
Train, mentor, and support team members in the effective use of BIM tools, workflows, and best practices.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure BIM deliverables meet project requirements, schedules, and quality expectations.
Organize and manage BIM files, models, and documentation within Autodesk Construction Cloud and other collaboration platforms.
Assist in implementing and refining mechanical building systems modeling processes, including process piping and high-purity systems.
Support the integration of fabrication parts within Revit, including CADMEP components, to enhance coordination with fabrication and installation.
Participate in design review meetings and coordination sessions, presenting BIM models and visualizations to internal teams and external partners.
Help manage multiple BIM-related tasks across concurrent projects, prioritizing workload and maintaining organized documentation.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
2-5 years of BIM experience in mechanical contracting, HVAC, or industrial piping projects.
Proficiency in Revit, including Revit MEP and Revit 2024 using CADMEP fabrication parts.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, including AutoCAD 2024 or later and AutoCAD Plant 3D 2024 or later.
Experience with BIM workflows for mechanical building systems, including HVAC design, plumbing design, and process piping.
Ability to perform clash detection and coordinate models using tools such as Navisworks 2024 or later.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including piping, HVAC, and high-purity installations, and their application in industrial and commercial environments.
Experience creating construction documents, shop drawings, and 3D models to support fabrication and installation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office within a Windows 11 operating system environment.
Ability to work with Autodesk Construction Cloud for file sharing and collaboration.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with engineers, project teams, contractors, and clients.
Organized, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and BIM tasks simultaneously.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with AutoCAD Fabrication CADMEP 2024 or later is a plus.
Experience handling point cloud data within the BIM environment is beneficial.
Familiarity with Nemetschek Bluebeam for document review and markup.
Knowledge of mechanical design principles and construction practices for piping, HVAC, and utility systems.
Experience with 3D modeling and piping design in tools such as Plant 3D.
Exposure to mechanical building systems in industrial, commercial, and high-purity installations.
Comfort working within a design-build project delivery environment.
Ability to train and mentor others on BIM tools and workflows.
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying and resolving model coordination issues.
Work Environment
This role offers a hybrid work environment, combining work-from-home flexibility with occasional on-site presence as project needs require. You will work primarily within a Windows 11 operating system using a suite of industry-standard tools, including Revit 2024 with CADMEP fabrication parts, AutoCAD 2024 or later, AutoCAD Plant 3D 2024 or later, Navisworks 2024 or later, Autodesk Construction Cloud for collaboration, and Nemetschek Bluebeam for document review. The position supports projects in the Raleigh market and provides exposure to industrial, commercial, and high-purity mechanical systems in a design-build setting. The culture emphasizes safety, quality, integrity, flexibility, and professional growth, offering opportunities to work on diverse projects, expand technical skills, and contribute to the development of BIM standards and practices.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2026.
About Actalent
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