Building Information Modeling Specialist - Virtual Design and Construction Specialist

BIM Specialist / VDC Specialist

Location: United States, Remote

Department: Design

Job Description:

Job Category: Design

Requisition Number: BIMSP003482

Full-Time

Remote

Remote
United States

Job Details

Description

BIM Specialist / VDC Specialist

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: You are fascinated with Building Information Modeling, drafting, and designing buildings. You’re passionate about making commercial buildings more efficient. You love to collaborate with a technically proficient team. And you never stop growing.

Salas O'Brien is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented BIM Specialist to join our team. This role will support Architects, Engineers, and technical design staff in the development and coordination of Building Information Models (BIM) across multiple project types, including commercial office, mission critical/data centers, telecommunications, and industrial facilities.

The BIM Specialist will contribute to the development of BIM models at LOD 200, 300, and 350 to support design documentation, coordination, and construction deliverables. This role will also support broader BIM and Digital Delivery initiatives through the development and maintenance of BIM content, standards, and workflows.

This position reports to the BIM Manager and works as an integrated member of multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain BIM models and associated project documentation throughout project phases.
• Support Architects and technical staff with plans, sections, elevations, details, and coordinated construction documentation.
• Produce and coordinate high-quality design and construction drawings using Autodesk Revit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure model accuracy and project coordination.
• Assist with clash detection and model coordination between Architectural, Structural, and MEP systems.
• Support the development, maintenance, and organization of BIM content, templates, and standards.
• Participate in Digital Delivery and BIM process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with project teams to meet schedules, deliverables, and project requirements. 

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of architectural systems, construction documentation, and BIM workflows.
• Ability to develop coordinated BIM models and construction details.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to support varying project and client needs.
• Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat PDF workflows.
• Experience working within Autodesk Forma (ACC) and/or BIM 360 environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Dynamo or other BIM automation tools.
• Experience with model coordination and clash detection.
• Familiarity with BIM standards, content management, and digital delivery processes.
• Interest in BIM innovation, automation, and digital workflows encouraged.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Technical diploma or degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of architectural or architectural engineering drafting/modeling experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using Autodesk Revit in a professional environment.

Location: Remote

Travel: None

Compensation & Benefits:

Salas O’Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.  Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
 

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.