BIM-VDC Fabrication Database Specialist

PURPOSE

The BIM-VDC Fabrication Database Specialist builds, maintains and improves the mechanical fabrication content used by project teams in Revit. This position creates project-specific fabrication profiles, tests ITM parts and service palettes, and keeps the database aligned with approved materials, connection methods, and fabrication needs. 

This role works closely with Detailers, BIM Technicians, the fabrication shop, procurement, vendors and project teams to resolve content issues and support consistent, accurate workflows. Through careful testing, documentation and quality controls, this position helps ensure accurate modeling, spooling, material lists, and shop and field production across projects. Performs related work as required.

Note this position is based in Ankeny, Iowa, and requires onsite attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Build and maintain project-specific Autodesk Fabrication profiles and services for mechanical piping and plumbing systems in accordance with project requirements, approved submittals, and department standards.
• Create, configure, update and maintain ITM fabrication parts and service palettes for pipe, fittings, valves, specialties, and connections; verify descriptions, sizes, materials, dimensional data, and applicable connector settings.
• Test parts and services in Revit across expected sizes and use cases. Check placement, routing, connections, graphics, tags, and behavior before releasing content for project use.
• Validate that fabrication content produces accurate and usable spool information and material data in the department workflow, including STRATUS where applicable; investigate and correct discrepancies.
• Set up and review profiles for project-specific systems and materials, such as carbon-steel chilled water, no-hub cast-iron sanitary, and stainless-steel domestic water when required by the project.
• Maintain organized source content, approved versions, change records, test results, and profile documentation so teams can identify the current content and reproduce project setups.
• Work with detailers, BIM technicians, the fabrication shop, purchasing, vendors, and project teams to resolve content requests and confirm how parts will be procured, fabricated, and installed.
• Troubleshoot reported ITM, service, profile, and data issues; prioritize corrections with the detailing team and communicate corrections, database changes and potential impacts to active models to the appropriate detailing and project teams.
• Support the development and improvement to mechanical fabrication content standards, quality checks, version controls and handoff procedures across projects.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary technical education in mechanical drafting, BIM/VDC, CAD/Revit, plumbing mechanical systems or construction technology a plus.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in mechanical or plumbing detailing, fabrication content development, pipe fabrication, or a closely related role; equivalent combinations of field, shop, technical training, and software experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of mechanical piping and plumbing materials, fittings, valves, joining methods, and construction drawings.
• Experience using Revit fabrication parts and Autodesk Fabrication content, including ITMs, services, or profiles.
• Ability to test content systematically, diagnose discrepancies, document changes, and communicate with project and shop teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining Autodesk Fabrication CADmep databases, ITM content, service templates, and project profiles.
• Experience with STRATUS, spool production, bills of material, or fabrication data workflows.
• Experience with mechanical construction, pipe fabrication, purchasing, or the installation of the systems represented in the database.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to verify content before it is used on a live project.
• Ability to translate approved project requirements into a usable, consistent fabrication profile.
• Practical problem-solving skills and sound judgment about when to seek engineering, shop, or project-team input.
• Ability to manage several content requests, communicate progress, and keep clear records of revisions.
• Willingness to follow company safety requirements and department standards.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• This position is based in the Ankeny office and requires on-site attendance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional shop or jobsite visits may involve standing, walking, climbing stairs, and varying temperatures. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Company-provided computer and assigned software, including Revit, Autodesk Fabrication tools, STRATUS, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications as required for assigned work.

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.