Structural BIM Designer

We are Engineered to Serve. Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the Southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way .

Responsibilities

• All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products.
• Read contract drawings and specifications.
• Prepare a list of items that needs to be verified by the Salesman, Estimator, Project Manager, or General Contractor.
• Attend Client Turnover Meeting (CTO) or attend early in-house kick-off meeting.
• Conduct coordination of meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Analyze, project, and prepare a time management plan for completion dates.
• Prepare a project binder for project related documents.
• Issue Bill of Materials with long lead items.
• Prepare and issue all material orders to support project schedule.
• Prepare, receive, maintain, and issue RFIs and emails.
• Converse via email, telephone, or in person General Contractor, Project Architect, and Project Engineer, and issue an email what was discussed after each conversation.
• Issue Erection Drawings and Details to the General Contractor or Owner for approval.
• Receive, approved or revise & resubmit drawings from the General Contractor or Owner and notify project management when marked changes should result in a change of order.
• Direct 3D Designers on what to detail, such as Shop Cards, and check the work of detailers on the job.
• Work closely with production regarding conforming restraints.
• Coordinate Shop Card issuing sequence with Production Planning.
• Advise Engineering manager of problems and progress.

Our employees enjoy benefits including

Low Cost Employee Health plan, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Fully-paid Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Whole Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, EAP and a 401k Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing.

Summary of Primary Functions

A Structural BIM (Building Information Modeling) Designer professional uses digital tools to create, manage, and coordinate 3D models based on contract drawings issued by a general contractor or an owner, or based on a combination of preliminary Value Engineered drawings prepared by Tindall sales team. This position will be located at the Petersburg, VA plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Detail Cover Sheet, Foundation Plans, Framing Plans, Elevation Drawings & Details using 3-D modeling software as required and work closely with Project Engineer as details are developed.
• Confer with 3D Designers regarding steel and/or shop cards detailing progress.
• Issue “For Construction” drawings and details. Detail Repair Work Orders (RWO) from sketches/markups provided by Project Engineer.

Job Specifications or Qualifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registration : Training and/or certification in Autodesk Revit or SolidWorks.

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction, or a related discipline preferred Experience : 3 to 5 years of related experience is required. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.