Job Title: DWV Plumbing BIM Detailer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $40.00 - $55.00 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 DWV Plumbing BIM Detailer is a specialized role within the VDC team, focused exclusively on drain, waste, and vent plumbing systems. This is not a generalist BIM position. The role requires deep knowledge of below-grade and above-grade sanitary systems, DWV routing logic, and the sequencing realities of getting underground rough-in modeled, coordinated, and drawn before concrete pours.
The Detailer translates design intent into fabrication-level models and field-ready installation drawings, working closely with the plumbing foreman and field crews.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop fabrication-level 3D BIM models of drain, waste, and vent systems using Revit MEP and/or AutoCAD Fabrication (CADmep), including sanitary stacks, vent stacks, floor drains, grease waste lines, storm drainage, acid waste, and below-slab rough-in
- Produce accurate spool drawings, shop drawings, and installation details directly from the model for use by field plumbing crews
- Coordinate DWV systems with structural, architectural, and other MEP trades to eliminate conflicts before fabrication or installation
- Run and resolve clash detection using Navisworks, with a focus on DWV constructability and below-slab sequencing
- Coordinate below-slab DWV layout and deliver installation drawings prior to concrete pours, where timing is critical
- Incorporate submittal data, including pipe specs, fittings, floor drains, and fixtures, into BIM models with full accuracy, and generate material lists and cut sheets from the model
- Work directly with the plumbing foreman to ensure models reflect actual field conditions and installation methods
- Maintain model integrity, naming standards, and level of development requirements throughout the project lifecycle
- Update models to reflect design changes, RFI responses, and field revisions, and distribute revised files to the project team
Required Background
- 2 + years of relevant BIM detailing experience focused on plumbing drain, waste, and vent systems
- High School diploma or GED required; degree or trade apprenticeship in a related technical field preferred
- Proficiency in Revit MEP and/or AutoCAD Fabrication (CADmep) for fabrication-level plumbing modeling
- Proficiency in Navisworks for clash detection and multi-trade coordination
- Strong knowledge of DWV routing, sanitary and vent system design, and below-slab rough-in
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plumbing plans, and specifications
- Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes (UPC and/or IPC)
- Ability to coordinate effectively with structural, architectural, and other MEP trades
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate modeling and installation requirements clearly with field crews and project teams
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position
- Prior experience at a commercial mechanical or plumbing subcontractor (Preferred)
- Hospital, data center, or life sciences project experience (Preferred)
- Fabrication shop or field plumbing experience (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
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