The Mechanical BIM Manager supports the Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection (MPF) BIM Manager supportsdisciplines at LaBella. They will shape how BIM impacts project workflows, deliverables, and project execution throughout the firm. This role helps implement, maintain, and improve BIM standards, tools, and best practices across mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection teams. The position focuses on practical support, discipline-specific coordination, user success, and consistent project delivery.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support MPF project teams through standards application, content management, training, troubleshooting, and project assistance. This position reports to the BIM Program Manager and works closely with Practice Technology leadership, discipline leaders, IT, and project staff to help ensure efficient and effective use of BIM tools and workflows.
Duties:
Core Responsibilities:
Software and Systems
- Support firm use of BIM software within the MPF disciplines
- Assist with upgrades, deployments, plug-ins, and software testing
- Support teams working in Autodesk Forma, formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Troubleshoot user issues and coordinate escalations when needed
- Stay current on BIM tools, features, and industry best practices
- Familiarity with Revit add-ins for MPF work, such as Autosprink a plus.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows through available technology
- Familiarity with MPF tools such as Carrier Hap, Trane Trace and others preferred.
Standards and Content
- Apply and reinforce established BIM standards and workflows
- Assist with maintenance of templates, families, libraries, and shared content
- Support consistency in documentation, model setup, and deliverables
- Help improve productivity through better tools and reusable content
- Participate in ongoing refinement of discipline standards
- Meet with discipline representatives using feedback to improve standards, templates and upkeep libraries
User Support and Training
- Provide day-to-day support to BIM users across MPF teams
- Deliver training for new hires and existing staff as needed
- Create clear and practical support resources for common needs
- Help users build confidence and efficiency with BIM tools
- Promote adoption of standards and best practices
Project Support
- Assist project teams with model setup and project startup needs
- Support modeling, detailing, schedules, and content creation when needed
- Help resolve BIM-related production or coordination issues
- Assist with model reviews and quality checks
- Support collaboration with other disciplines during design and coordination
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with project teams, discipline leadership, and Practice Technology
- Coordinate with IT on hardware or software issues affecting production
- Share user feedback, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities
- Help maintain clear communication across offices and teams
Requirements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
- Previous experience in engineering consulting or AEC environment preferred
- Strong Revit knowledge for MPF design and construction document production required
- Experience with BIM coordination and project delivery workflows
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with Dynamo, automation, or related tools is a plus
Key Performance Characteristics
- Strong understanding of project delivery needs within the Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection disciplines
- Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Flexibility to align standards with state-by-state standards as required.
- Practical problem solver with a service mindset
- Focused on quality, consistency, and usable solutions
- Strong team player with a customer support mentality
- Motivated to improve processes and help others succeed
Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
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Flexible Work Schedule
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Health/Dental Insurance
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401k Plan with Employer Match
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Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
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Profit Sharing
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Paid Time Off
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Leadership Development Program
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Fitness Reimbursement
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Referral Bonus Program
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Wellness Program
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Team Building Events
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Community Service Events
LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
