Now Hiring: Mechanical BIM Designer
Cullum
Design
Charleston, SC, USA
Posted on Oct 23, 2025
Hiring: Mechanical BIM Designer
Location: North Charleston, SC | Cullum Mechanical
Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience and skills
Are you a skilled BIM Designer with deep knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems? Join our Charleston-based team of industry professionals leading digital construction through precision modeling, coordination, and prefabrication.
We’re seeking a seasoned BIM designer with strong technical experience in HVAC ductwork, piping, and plumbing coordination, who thrives in complex, fast-paced project environments. This role is ideal for a mechanical or plumbing designer experienced in using Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to deliver accurate, constructible, and fabrication-ready models.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead BIM coordination for mechanical and plumbing systems from design through fabrication.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of contract drawings and specifications to identify scope, conflicts, and design intent.
- Develop and manage Revit models for mechanical and plumbing systems, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
- Detect and resolve clashes using Navisworks and collaborate with other trades to maintain model integrity.
- Produce coordination and fabrication spool drawings, sleeve layouts, penetration drawings, and hanger layouts.
- Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for issue tracking, model management, RFI linkage, and coordination workflows.
- Collaborate with field, shop, and project management teams to ensure alignment across all project phases.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior designers and drafters.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or plumbing BIM design and coordination.
- Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit (mechanical/plumbing) and Navisworks Manage.
- Proven understanding of HVAC, hydronic piping, and plumbing system design and installation.
- Experience working within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Familiarity with Sysque or other fabrication databases is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead coordination meetings with project teams.
- Detail-oriented, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Growth-based compensation tied to technical proficiency and project leadership.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.