Virtual Design Coordinator | Columbia, SC
100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
IMEG is hiring a Virtual Design Coordinator in Columbia, South Carolina. In this role, you will oversee and manage Building Information Modeling projects for all disciplines and serve as a main point of contact for BIM related questions and concerns for the project team.
You will work within project budgets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support project delivery through model coordination, standards compliance, and workflow management. This opportunity supports education and government/municipal work in South Carolina, with recurring full MEP and fire protection scopes for schools, additions, renovations, and public buildings.
At a Glance
Location: Columbia, SC
Discipline: Virtual Design
Markets: Education and Government/Municipal
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: Full-time
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
- Oversee and manage Building Information Modeling projects for all disciplines and serve as a main point of contact for BIM related questions and concerns for the project team.
- Work within the project’s monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
- Communicate with the project manager to determine model setup configuration and understand project scope requirements.
- Attend project meetings with clients and consultants, including BIM project kickoff meetings.
- Manage project folder organization, file sharing, and file archival between IMEG disciplines and all external partners.
- Provide team specific support for Virtual Design software/programs, escalating as needed.
- Identify team specific training and education needs for standards and BIM/Virtual Design tools.
- Review working models and PDF deliverables for compliance with modeling and documentation standards.
- Complete model maintenance as necessary applying best practices and standards.
- Run clash detection reports, resolve clashes, and participate in the BIM coordination process.
- Coordinate models and workflow between members of the design team.
What You'll Bring
Experience
- 2 years of experience minimum, 3 preferred, 3 preferred, or equivalent
- Revit experience required
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong Revit knowledge with emphasis on project setup and model management
- Ability to troubleshoot Revit/design software issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of colleagues and clients
- Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- High level of professionalism
Preferred
- Associate degree or certificate in Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans and models preferred
About the Team
- Our Columbia team supports K-12, higher education, and municipal/public-sector work in South Carolina, with repeated full MEP and fire protection scopes for new schools, additions, renovations, and public buildings.
- Technology and security also show up regularly on the larger school projects as part of broader coordination.
- The team also supports public-safety, county, healthcare, recreation, and hospitality-adjacent work when projects call for it.
- Recent work includes Laurens County School District 56 / Clinton, SC / Electrical Lighting Rework, Education; The State of South Carolina SCDEW Enterprise PMO / Columbia, SC / SCDEW Robert David Bldg MCC Replacement, Government (City/County/State); and University of South Carolina / Aiken, SC / Science Building Addition & Renovation, Education.
Why IMEG
We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
- Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
- Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today and help deliver coordinated virtual design solutions that support meaningful projects for clients and communities.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Skills Required
- At least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
- Revit experience
- Strong Revit knowledge, especially project setup and model management
- Ability to troubleshoot Revit and design software issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- High level of professionalism
- Associate degree or certificate in Building Information Modeling
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans and models
IMEG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IMEG and has not been reviewed or approved by IMEG.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is available on the first day of employment, limiting coverage gaps when switching jobs. Health plans are described as offering solid options, including BCBS choices, with sentiment skewing positive.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP is emphasized, alongside a 401(k), with stock ownership opportunities for eligible employees. This structure can provide meaningful long-term value for those who stay through vesting.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Immediate PTO eligibility and a generous holiday schedule are highlighted, with vacation/PTO described favorably in recent entries. Parental leave is available and positively characterized in newer posts.
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What We Do
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes
