BIM/VDC Coordinator

About Us

We are an electrical construction firm specializing in commercial electrical and telecommunication infrastructure design, structured cabling installation and maintenance, electrical power distribution systems, data transmission systems, and distributed antenna systems (DAS).

Job Summary

Gibson Electric Co., Inc. (“Gibson”) provides a wide range of commercial electrical construction, maintenance, repair and retrofit, voice/data, and network and structured cabling service within the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois.

Our breadth of electrical and telecommunications services can meet the needs of customers no matter what market segment they are involved in—with special attention paid to completing projects on time and on budget.

From mission critical and sustainability projects to riser management, prefabrication, and more Gibson Electric’s proven expertise, ISO 9001:2015 certification, comprehensive CAD department, pre-construction division, RCDD-qualified network designers, and Building Industry Consulting Service International- (BICSI) certified installers help ensure clients get first-rate service.

Notably, we are the only Chicagoland electrical contractor to be ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and production of 2D and 3D electrical drawings for field installations and coordination with other sub-contractor trades.
• Reads architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical floor plans, sections and elevations.
• Creates accurate 3D representations of all electrical components to be used in coordination.

• Participates in coordination meetings to resolve clashes while maintaining budget, constructability, and NEC code requirements.
• Confers with engineer of record and project management staff to revolve problems and explain drawings to production or construction teams and providing adjustments as necessary.
• Produces shop drawings, cross-sections of underground, conduits and cables and other electrical systems as required for instructions to fabrication and installation crew.

• Travel to various project sites as required.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a BIM related role
• Experience proficient in using Autodesk Revit, and Autodesk Navisworks.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, or other model viewing/collaboration software preferred.
• Understanding of all facets of construction including the ability to understand drawings and specifications.
• Knowledgeable in 3D coordination.
• Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Accountability and Measurement

• Partner with others in the department or on the job site to ensure accurate drawings are created.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or computer keyboards. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to regularly commute to site locations. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

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.

As a leading provider of electrical construction, service, and maintenance, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range:  $74-90K based on qualifications and experience

Other Compensation:   This position is bonus eligible

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

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Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Compensation: 74000 to 90000 (USD)