BIM Specialist

Job Summary

The Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialist supports the delivery of Building Information Modeling (BIM) services by producing and coordinating digital construction models used for project planning, coordination, and execution. This role collaborates with internal teams and external partners to ensure BIM deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations. Reporting to the BIM Manager, the BIM Specialist contributes to consistent service execution while supporting the ongoing development and adoption of standardized BIM processes, tools, and workflows across the organization.

Responsibilities

Essential functions

• Creates, maintains, and audits Revit models for electrical and multi-discipline coordination, ensuring model health and compliance with BIM standards. 
• Leads or supports clash detection and resolution using Navisworks, including running clash tests, managing rulesets, and tracking issues to closure.
• Participates in coordination meetings with internal and external projects; prepares model progress reports, documenting issues, and updating action items.. 
• Prepares BIM Execution Plan inputs, progress reports, and project deliverables. 
• Manages BIM models, sheets, views, exports, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Supports creation of shop drawings, annotated views, model-based takeoffs, and installation packages. 
• Performs model setup, template application, systems verification, and exports configurations for project kickoff and ongoing coordination. 
• Executes clash detection workflows, generates reports, assigns issues, and assists with issue tracking. 
• Integrates engineering inputs, prefabrication workflows, and point cloud data when applicable.
• Provides proactive communication and coordination with clients, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
• Ensures accuracy, quality control, and adherence to Border States BIM standards, naming conventions, and workflows.

Non-essential functions

• Assists in development of BIM standards, templates, family libraries, SOPs, and training materials.
• Supports manufacturing and prefabrication deliverables as needed. 
• Contributes to process improvement efforts, automation opportunities, and lessons learned documentation. 
• Travels to project sites as required for coordination or validation activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant AEC field (engineering technology, construction management, or equivalent work history). 
• 5+ years experience in BIM or VDC roles (GC, subcontractor, engineering, or related AEC environment).
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360), and Bluebeam.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-trade or MEP coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing interaction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, service-based environment.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a billable project environment. 
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• BIM and/or VDC technical expertise across design and construction phases.
• Multi-trade coordination and constructability awareness.
  Attention to detail, quality control, and documentation accuracy.
• Client service mindset with professional communication skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills in coordination environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Collaboration across engineering, construction, manufacturing, and customer teams.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Frequently
• Use of a computer - Continuously
• Use of a telephone - Frequently
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Occasionally
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Salary range is $58,018.00 - 77,464.00 based on experience.