BIM Detailer

Job Title: BIM Detailer / Mechanical Drafter Plumbing & Piping Revit MEP

Location: DFW Metroplex TX (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.00 $45.00 hourly

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with a well-established mechanical contracting firm with more than 40 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC plumbing piping and sheet metal solutions. The company specializes in major mechanical projects for hospitals data centers and high-rise commercial buildings earning a reputation for safety precision and high-quality workmanship.

The organization fosters a collaborative growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills share knowledge and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The BIM Detailer will focus primarily on plumbing and piping systems producing fabrication-level BIM models and shop drawings to support field installation and prefabrication efforts. This role is plumbing- and piping-centric with HVAC exposure considered secondary and not a core focus of the position.

The role works closely with project managers engineers field supervisors and fabrication teams to ensure systems are coordinated install-ready and aligned with project schedules.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed Revit models for plumbing and piping systems aligned with company BIM standards and project specifications
• Produce accurate shop drawings spool drawings and fabrication-level details directly from models
• Coordinate models across multiple disciplines including architectural structural and other MEP trades
• Manage clash detection and coordination using Navisworks or similar tools with an emphasis on piping constructability
• Support prefabrication and modular delivery by generating install-ready details and collaborating with fabrication teams
• Incorporate markups RFIs and as-built changes into models to maintain accuracy through project closeout
• Ensure version control and timely distribution of model updates to all stakeholders
• Assist in developing and improving internal BIM standards templates and workflows
• Provide constructability feedback during design-assist and design-build projects and collaborate with estimating and procurement teams when needed

Required Background

• 3 years experience working for a mechanical plumbing or piping contractor in a BIM or VDC capacity
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit MEP Navisworks AutoCAD and BIM 360 or similar collaboration platforms
• Demonstrated experience detailing plumbing and or piping systems
• Prior experience producing spools shop drawings and fabrication-level details
• Solid understanding of plumbing and piping construction methods and prefabrication workflows
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing piping and structural drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of BIM standards clash detection processes and levels of development (LOD 300400)
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with engineers field teams and fabrication shops
• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced project environment

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Referral program and growth opportunities.
• Path for advancement into different VDC roles.