Job Title: BIM DesignerJob DescriptionThe BIM Designer will create and manage high-quality BIM models to support large-scale, mission-critical facilities projects. This role focuses on BIM modeling, clash detection, design, and drafting using Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD. You will coordinate and manage Revit models, develop complete system designs, and ensure accuracy, constructability, and consistency across all project deliverables while collaborating closely with a small, focused project team.Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and update BIM models in Revit for electrical, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and broader MEP scopes.
- Perform clash detection and resolve coordination issues using Revit and Navisworks to ensure constructable designs.
- Coordinate and manage Revit models across disciplines, maintaining alignment and consistency with project requirements.
- Create, modify, and update Revit families to support project-specific design needs and standards.
- Produce complete system designs in CAD or Revit, accurately reflecting customer requirements and product specifications.
- Populate models and create sheets, ensuring drawings and documentation are clear, accurate, and ready for use by project stakeholders.
- Independently execute design and drafting assignments while accurately identifying and applying product specifications.
- Review all work for errors, accuracy, and constructability prior to releasing deliverables as complete.
- Create, maintain, and follow standard work procedures and checklists to ensure quality and consistency on every project.
- Provide prompt and accurate progress status reports on a regular basis to supervisors and project team members.
- Identify training opportunities and areas for improvement based on day-to-day project experience and exposure to various facility types.
- Collaborate with a project team of approximately 4 to 6 people, including local points of contact, to meet project goals and timelines.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a BIM Designer, with 23 years of experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit at a strong intermediate level (rated 8/10).
- Proficiency in Navisworks at a strong intermediate level (rated 8/10).
- Experience populating BIM models and creating sheets for project documentation, with at least 1 year of hands-on experience.
- Experience supporting long runs of utilities within any MEP scope (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or related disciplines).
- Ability to perform BIM modeling, clash detection, design, and drafting using Revit and associated tools.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD for design and drafting tasks.
- Experience with electrical or structural metal framing in a BIM environment.
- Ability to review work for accuracy, quality, and constructability before completion.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to following standard work procedures and checklists.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on mission-critical facilities such as chip manufacturing plants or data centers.
- Expereince in MEP design and coordination (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) within BIM workflows.
- Experience with Revit MEP and BIM processes across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to identify and communicate training needs and process improvements based on project experience.
- Comfort working both independently and as part of a small project team.
- Openness to a hybrid work schedule with remote days and flexibility in start times.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks while providing regular status updates to project stakeholders.
Work EnvironmentThis role supports large-scale, mission-critical facilities projects within a collaborative BIM-focused environment. You will primarily use Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD to deliver coordinated models and drawings across electrical, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other MEP disciplines. The standard work schedule is 40 hours per week, with no overtime expected. Typical hours are either 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, based on candidate preference. A hybrid arrangement is available, with remote work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the team is open to fully remote work for an exceptional candidate. You will work closely with a team of approximately 4 to 6 colleagues, including several local points of contact, in a professional environment focused on quality, consistency, and constructability. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and any leave required under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This opportunity provides a strong starting point for a career in BIM and exposure to complex, mission-critical projects. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $43.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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