Piping VDC Detailer III

Job Title: Piping VDC Detailer III

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50.00 - $62.00 hourly

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Piping VDC Detailer will focus on producing fabrication-level BIM models and shop drawings for major mechanical piping systems to support field installation and prefabrication efforts. This role is piping-centric, serving as a technical lead who provides guidance to less experienced detailers and helps drive coordination across disciplines.

The role works closely with project managers, engineers, field supervisors, and fabrication teams to ensure systems are coordinated, install-ready, and aligned with project schedules. This is a fully remote position with a nationwide team.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed Revit models for mechanical piping systems, aligned with company BIM standards and project specifications
• Produce accurate shop drawings, spool drawings, and fabrication-level details directly from models
• Coordinate models across multiple disciplines including architectural, structural, and other MEP trades
• Manage clash detection and coordination using Navisworks with an emphasis on piping constructability
• Support prefabrication and modular delivery by generating install-ready details and collaborating with fabrication teams
• Incorporate markups, RFIs, and as-built changes into models to maintain accuracy through project closeout
• Ensure version control and timely distribution of model updates to all stakeholders
• Serve as a technical lead to less experienced Detailers, delegating work and providing coaching and performance feedback
• Assist in developing and improving internal BIM standards, templates, and workflows
• Provide constructability feedback during design-assist and design-build projects and collaborate with estimating and procurement teams when needed
• Attend and participate in construction meetings, coordination meetings, and project reviews as required

Required Background

• 5+ years experience working for a mechanical, plumbing, or piping contractor in a BIM or VDC capacity
• Completed trade apprenticeship program or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit MEP and Navisworks
• Demonstrated experience detailing mechanical piping systems
• Prior experience producing spools, shop drawings, and fabrication-level details
• Solid understanding of mechanical piping construction methods and prefabrication workflows
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, piping, and structural drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of BIM standards, clash detection processes, and levels of development (LOD 300–400)
• Current knowledge of HVAC, piping, and plumbing trades and field installation methods
• Ability to train less experienced Detailers and direct their workflow
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with engineers, field teams, and fabrication shops
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced project environment
• Hyperscale data center, hospital, or life sciences project experience
• Autodesk Fabrication CADmep or ESTmep (Preferred)
• Trimble Total Station or field layout experience (Preferred)
• Prior experience as a foreman or general foreman before moving into VDC (Preferred)
• Bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred)

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Fully remote work – work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles