About this role
Description Are you looking to join Florida’s fastest-growing MEP Contractor? B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated BIM/VDC Manufacturing Trainee to join our dynamic and expanding team. Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.? Industry Leader : As Florida’s fastest-growing MEP contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings). Continuous Development : Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career. Comprehensive Benefits : Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being. Ownership and Impact : As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company’s success. Retirement Benefits : Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future. Established Legacy : Join a team of over 1500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting. ROLE SUMMARY : The BIM/VDC Manufacturing Trainee is an entry-level development role designed to build the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to support prefabrication and manufacturing workflows. Working under the guidance of experienced BIM/VDC Manufacturing personnel, this position assists with reviewing source department design models, fabrication optimization, package and assembly development, and preparation of clear manufacturing information used by B&I’s manufacturing shops and field installers. Through structured training and hands-on project experience, the trainee develops an understanding of BIM/VDC Manufacturing standards, trade related construction practices, and the digital workflows used to support safe, accurate, and efficient prefabrication and field installation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Design Standards – Assist with reviewing supplied trade specific models following BIM/VDC Coordination handoff to identify prefabrication opportunities, constructability considerations, and field installation requirements under guidance. Learn and apply established BIM/VDC Manufacturing standards and prefabrication workflow practices when preparing assigned work. Develop awareness of cross-project prefabrication opportunities and how B&I’s manufacturing capabilities, transportation, handling, and field installation needs influence design decisions. Assist with optimizing trade specific systems by learning practical lengths, connection types, breakpoints, and orientations while maintaining applicable building codes and established standards. Identify and communicate model discrepancies, incomplete information, or potential concerns to experienced team members for review and direction. Follow established standards for model organization, package and assembly development, naming conventions, and fabrication documentation. Software Proficiency – Develop proficiency in BIM authoring and trade modeling software used to review, modify, and prepare coordinated systems for prefabrication. Learn to utilize 3D prefabrication software to develop, organize, and track fabrication packages and assemblies based on established project requirements. Assist with transferring and managing model information between BIM/VDC, prefabrication, and project collaboration platforms while maintaining data integrity. Utilize project collaboration and document management platforms to access current models, drawings, schedules, and project information. Participate in training and hands-on learning to become proficient in technologies and digital workflows that support BIM/VDC Manufacturing and Prefabrication. Detailing Proficiency – Assist with fabrication optimization of coordinated trade models while learning how systems are prepared for manufacturing and field installation. Participate in manufacturing-focused QA/QC reviews of models, packages, and assemblies under the direction of experienced BIM/VDC Manufacturing personnel. Assist with developing fabrication packages and assemblies based on established project sequencing, delivery requirements, and installation needs. Learn to break electrical systems into practical assemblies that support efficient fabrication, transportation, identification, and installation. Assist with developing dimensions, identification, detail drawings, instruction drawings, and supporting information used to communicate fabrication and installation requirements. Accurately enter and verify assigned part and assembly data, including identification, sizes, lengths, dimensions, and fabrication information, with appropriate review. Incorporate assigned model revisions and project changes under guidance to maintain accurate and current prefabrication deliverables. Support assigned packages through established workflows while developing awareness of fabrication readiness, field delivery, and installation schedules. Interdepartmental Communications – Support BIM/VDC Coordination handoff activities and communicate identified discrepancies, constructability concerns, or questions to the appropriate team member. Collaborate with Electrical Manufacturing to learn shop capabilities, fabrication limitations, production methods, and opportunities for improved prefabrication. Participate in communication with field personnel to develop an understanding of installation sequencing, delivery expectations, site conditions, and prefabrication needs. Communicate identified changes or concerns affecting assigned fabrication work to the appropriate BIM/VDC Manufacturing team member. Receive shop and field feedback and assist with incorporating directed corrections or improvements into prefabrication deliverables. Maintain strong communication within the department and actively participate in training, coaching, and project discussions. Communication Skills – Develop the ability to clearly communicate technical information, fabrication intent, discrepancies, and constructability concerns through verbal, written, and visual methods. Provide clear and organized information that can be readily reviewed by BIM/VDC Manufacturing, shop, and field personnel. Promptly communicate unresolved conditions, questions, changes, or potential impacts of assigned work. Seek clarification and guidance whenever design intent, project information, fabrication requirements, or assigned responsibilities are unclear. Receive and incorporate coaching and feedback while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. Maintain professional communication while learning to manage assigned tasks, priorities, and project expectations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : High school diploma or technical education in Design/Drafting required. General intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, required. Demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic. Basic familiarity with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and/or comparable BIM/VDC software preferred. Basic knowledge of construction, prefabrication, manufacturing, or field installation practices preferred. Effectively manages priorities and meets deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to learning within the construction and manufacturing industry. Adapts effectively to changing priorities, processes, technologies, and project requirements. Willingness to learn and follow ISO 9001:2015 requirements and applicable company quality processes. Other duties as assigned. SAFETY AWARENESS : B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role. REQUIRED TOOLS : Tool List will be provided. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role’s application of tasks. This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury. Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 25 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones. Ready to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned leader in mechanical contracting? Apply now and be a part of something built to last. B&I Contractors is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. We are a drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer B & I Contractors, Inc. (“B & I”) prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, gender (sex), disability, age, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of B & I to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons in accordance with all applicable federal, state and any local laws governing non-discrimination in hiring, discipline, termination, promotion, compensation, training and allocation of benefits. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you are encouraged to follow the complaint procedure below. Employees making good faith reports of any kind of discrimination will not be retaliated against.