VDC BIM Plumbing Specialist

## About Ferguson Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry's most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We're looking for an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Specialist with a specialization in Plumbing Piping. If this sounds like you, Ferguson might be the place to build your career. ## Where You'll Work Ideally, this is a hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA HQ. The hybrid schedule is generally 3 days in the office (usually Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote (usually Monday and Friday). We will consider remote for the right person who is not located in the Newport News, VA area. For candidates based in the general Raleigh, Riviera Beach, or Newport News markets, we offer a hybrid schedule with in-office time for in-person meetings, training, and collaboration. Hybrid candidates are expected in the office 3 days per week. Remote/hybrid candidates must have high-speed internet connection. Future in-office requirements are TBD and subject to change. Remote candidates should be aware that our main offices are in the Eastern and Central time zones, which may require scheduling flexibility for onboarding, training, and team meetings. Remote candidates will be considered pending their qualifications. ## The Role You will gather, prepare, validate, and implement 3D data for customer/project needs in line with the company's growth objectives. You will confer with onsite project/customer engineers, architects, or owners on changes and adjustments to project needs from conception through completion of the virtual design project. You will receive pre-construction specification data from customers and implement the 3D project design in partnership with project construction engineers, architects, or general contractors within building construction. Your day-to-day work includes analyzing specifications or sample layouts to implement customer design initiatives, making autonomous decisions on pipe routing to optimize field labor, and using your independent judgment to avoid clashes — all within virtual construction meetings. You'll perform recurring and ad hoc audits and analysis for errors and gaps in 3D data, ensure the work supports client and collaborator needs, and communicate internally, with outside vendors, and with clients to provide 360-degree feedback for business process changes. You'll also apply critical thinking in reviewing design data in various formats for accuracy and constructability, understand internal and external expectations for information and deliverables, and provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members. ## What We're Looking For - 5+ years of trade experience (i.e., Plumbing, General Contractor, journeyman, apprenticeship, etc.) or a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on mechanical construction is preferred. - Knowledge of construction (both pre- and post-) practices for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems. - Experience with the pre-construction coordination (BIM) process is strongly preferred. - Working knowledge of building codes for mechanical and plumbing/piping systems. - Ability to digest critical building and blueprint specification data to make sound, independent decisions for the pre-construction virtual design team. - Strong proficiency in computer-aided software such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc., and Microsoft Office is required. - Experience with Point Cloud Scan workflows is preferred. ## Benefits and Compensation At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We're committed to a holistic approach to benefits programs that support the mental, physical, and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match. Associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more. The estimated pay range for this position is $4,799.70 - $7,791.30 per month, with actual pay depending on location and a candidate's qualifications and prior experience. This is a salaried role, and estimated ranges displayed are monthly for salaried roles. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations, and the starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. Ferguson is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor that abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans, and 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. --- _This job was found on [bandana.com](https://www.bandana.com/?utm_source=jd_attribution&utm_medium=repost)_