Job Title: BIM / VDC Coordinator
Reports to: Sr. Project Manager
Location: Dayton, OH
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Updated: September 2025
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Chapel Electric Co., LLC (“Chapel”), an EMCOR Company, is a leading electrical services company providing preconstruction, construction, and energy solutions in a variety of markets, including automotive, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and mission critical.
Chapel is one of five Ohio-based business units under parent company Quebe Holdings, Inc.
SUMMARY
Chapel is seeking a BIM / VDC Coordinator. The BIM Coordinator will have strong BIM/VDC Coordinating skills as this person plays an integral role in our construction team. This individual will work closely with the project management team and will be heavily involved in all modeling efforts for 2D and 3D coordination and shop drawings. We are seeking someone who can multi-task and work in a fun and very fast paced environment. This is an in-person position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.
- Review and production of 2D and 3D electrical drawings for field installations and coordination with other subcontractor trades.
- Participates in coordination meetings to resolve clashes while maintaining budget, constructability and NEC code requirements.
- Produces shop drawings, cross-sections of underground, conduits and cables and other electrical systems as required for instructions to fabrication and installation crew.
- Prepares documentation requesting clarification of original design in the form of RFIs and follow up responses.
- Reads architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical floor plans, section and elevations.
- Confers with engineer of record and project management staff to revolve problems and explaining
drawings to production or construction teams and providing adjustments as necessary. - Travel to various project sites as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Comply with all company operating policies, procedures and safety programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The successful BIM/VDC Coordinator will either be a Journeyman Electrician OR have previous successful experience as an Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM /VDC Details, OR have a related experience as an engineer, technical design, or construction management. Please note Education and/or Experience associated with each path.
If already a Journeyman Electrician, the following are required:
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
- Able to provide proof of Journeyman’s license.
- Minimum of 2 years of total drafting experience, with 3 years preferred.
- Understanding of all facets of construction blueprint, specifications and Requests for Information (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems).
- Proficient in 3D coordination with other trades.
- Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts).
- Solid working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
- Working knowledge of BIM 360 Glue, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software, preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
For those with BIM/VDC Assistant Coordinator, Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM/VDC Detailer or related an engineer, technical design, or construction management experience, the following are required, unless otherwise noted as preferred:
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as BIM/VDC Assistant Coordinator; or 5 years’ experience as an Assistant BIM/VDC Detailer, BIM/VDC Detailer or related an engineer, technical design, or construction management experience using Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience with AutoCAD, BIM 360 Glue, BIM Collaborate, or other model viewing/collaboration software preferred.
- Understanding of all facets of construction blueprint, specifications and Requests for Information
(architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and special systems). - Knowledgeable in 3D coordination with other trades.
- Understanding of basic computer skills (ex. folder structure, emails & attachments, keyboard shortcuts).
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
- Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
- Must possess strong problem solving and negotiation skills which enhance teambuilding (as opposed to alienating team members).
- Effectively communicates and interacts with all levels of construction site personnel which includes but is not limited to: Project Managers, Foreman, General Foremen, General Contractors, skilled trades as well as Engineers, Architects and sub-contractors, and suppliers. On large projects, may need to effectively interact with Electrical or Mechanical Layout/Coordinators.
- Detail oriented, organized, and efficient individual able to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Must prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
- Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
- Must be able to work effectively and independently in an office, construction trailer, or construction jobsite. This requires the ability to work at different locations, which may include driving between multiple work sites during the day or week. Construction site setting may require working in tunnels, roofs or catwalks.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees and other professionals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for an extended period of time and frequently stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to fi
