Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for more than six decades.
Our Culture & Philosophy:
Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby.Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best-in-class products to our customers.
- Open & Constructive
- Take Pride in Our Product
- Relentless Commitment
- Care About Our Customers
- Team Success
Summary:
BIM Coordinators at Fessler & Bowman are self-motivated individuals who continuously seek out and implement BIM technologies into all projects. BIM Coordinators are responsible for creating 3D, 4D, and 5D models, providing data that project teams can utilize to improve overall job efficiency. Working closely with the estimating, project management, and field operations teams, the BIM Coordinator will work to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget. The below descriptions are representative of, but not limited to, the expectations of this role.
Five Key Roles of the BIM Coordinator:
- Use BIM technologies (Tekla Structures, Propeller, AutoCAD) to produce construction models per contract documents.
- Utilize collaboration system (Trimble Connect) to coordinate construction model information with internal and external project team members.
- Attend estimating and project hand-off meetings to provide a visualization of the project and identify potential RFIs, value engineering, site logistics solutions, etc.
Ensure Fessler & Bowman is up to date with current industry standards for implementation of BIM technologies.- Review all change proposals and validate associated BIM model for potential constructability concerns and raise concerns to the PM, Field Operations, and client for resolution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, integrate, coordinate, and manage 3D models for design, project management, and field use during construction.
- Coordinate with project team members to assist in the management/production of shop drawings.
- When required, provide IFC models to general contractors for project coordination with other trades.
- Work closely with the estimating team for quantity extraction to enable model-based cost planning.
- Continuously refine and manage BIM application capabilities and provide training support to operations and management staff.
- Coordinate models with the layout team to export layout point files for use in the field.
- When applicable, work alongside subcontractors utilizing BIM to coordinate concrete reinforcement, formwork, etc.
- Communicating and upholding the Companys commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team.
- Attend seminars, training sessions, certification courses, etc. and translate new information to appropriate team members including a quarterly report to leadership team.
- Other relevant tasks as assigned.
Education, Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent in training and experience
- 3+ years in BIM, or related field
- Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with the production of design documents
- Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
Travel:
Frequent Travel will be required to job sites. Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable.
Work Environment:
As a BIM Coordinator, you will spend most of your time in the office, and on occasion be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: office and field settings, high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings.
Benefits:
Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401k with company contributions
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Fessler & Bowman Team Members that are part of a union will receive benefits from the appropriate union.
Recruitment Process:
The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer