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U.S. Engineering

Builds and maintains mechanical building systems

Virtual Construction Lead Specialist - Piping

Full-TimeDeadline 10/30/26
$33.06 - $46.69/hr+ Year-end performance bonus + Matching retirement contributions + Matching 529 contributions
Senior
Loveland, CO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in mechanical (HVAC) construction, drafting, or virtual construction.
  • Background in HVAC mechanical systems with field installation experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Revit and other BIM tools; Navisworks and BIM 360 are a plus.
  • Solid understanding of HVAC system design and constructability principles.
  • Skills in reading construction documents, generating RFIs, and coordinating with trades.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Lead high-level BIM modeling and coordination of mechanical (HVAC) systems.
  • Translate contract drawings into accurate, fabrication-level Revit models.
  • Identify design conflicts and generate RFIs for resolution.
  • Support multiple projects with real-time updates and issue tracking.
  • Conduct QA/QC checks to ensure model accuracy, LOD requirements, and constructability.
  • Work closely with field teams to ensure models reflect real-world installation practices.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in HVAC design coordination and BIM standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers, field superintendents, engineers, and outsourced modelers to ensure mechanical and plumbing systems are accurately modeled, coordinated, and compliant with codes and contract documents.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fabrication-level knowledge is a plus, but not required.

About the company

U.S. Engineering builds and maintains heating, cooling, plumbing and other mechanical systems for commercial and institutional facilities. Its businesses handle construction and renovations, with teams that plan systems, install equipment and keep buildings operating after handoff. Metalworks manufactures piping and sheet metal assemblies away from the job site, while Innovations coordinates projects around prefabricated systems. The group works for building owners and contractors through construction projects, fabrication orders and service agreements. Its U.S. operating roots date to 1893, and U.S. Engineering Holdings is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kansas City, MO

Founded

1893

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What believers are saying

  • Skills development has several routes: U.S. Engineering advertises field training, mentorship, leadership development and continuing education.
  • Education savings receive employer support: U.S. Engineering advertises contributions to 529 education savings plans.
  • Manufacturing capacity expanded: September 2026 Metalworks opened a Lawrence facility and projected 30 additional positions during its first year.

What critics are saying

  • Project leaders own cost control: Innovations' Senior Project Manager forecasts profitability monthly and adjusts execution plans.
  • Routine site travel limits flexibility: Innovations' Senior Project Manager position requires daily driving to projects.
  • Manufacturing involves physical work: Metalworks' Lawrence Production Associate listing specifies ladder climbing, kneeling and lifting.

What makes U.S. Engineering unique

  • Metalworks reaches distant projects: it reports product deliveries to 48 states, including Hawaii.
  • Production visibility spans the order: Metalworks connects quoting, manufacturing tracking, quality checks and delivery through proprietary technology.
  • Clean fabrication has a dedicated environment: Johnstown uses a cleanroom certified to the ISO 5 cleanliness standard.

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