If you combine industrial drawing skills with solid technical savvy and attention to detail, this position offers you some great opportunities. You will:

• Earn more and learn more than you would as a basic drafter:
  • Our preference is that you have BIM/VDC experience, but as long as you have mastered Revit MEP, we are willing to train you. Quick question for you - click here
  • You'll gain a valuable understanding of how systems work together.
• Join a collaborative team working in the first phase of projects to deliver on one of our key value propositions: The virtual design process enables us to work quickly, efficiently and accurately.
• Join a company committed to innovation, even in areas where innovation is not expected; we are one of the top 10 mechanical contractors in Illinois, one of the top 50 in the Midwest, and one of the top 500 nationwide.
• Enjoy a family-oriented culture that stretches back four generations, including work-life balance and a great partnership between leadership and employees.

You will work onsite initially, but we will consider remote and flexible work arrangements once you have proven yourself.

Building the future with quality, innovation and safety. A&R Mechanical Contractors is a fourth generation, family-owned company with humble beginnings. Now, with 90 years of experience under our belt, we have an extensive suite of service and repair offerings in piping, ventilation, plumbing and civil engineering and construction. Our turn-key capabilities set A&R Mechanical apart from the competition. Our reputation for innovative solutions stems from extensive experience as well as significant investment in state-of-the-art technology and machinery.

To be a good fit for the BIM/CAD Technician opportunity, you will have:

• A 2 or 4-year degree in a CAD related field is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the use and application of Revit MEP for producing construction and fabrication drawings. 
• Experience in the use of Revit Family Editor for creation/mangement of custom 'families'.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the construction industry. Quick question for you - click here
• Experience with mechanical systems design and fabrication, specifically ventilation duct, piping, and plumbing.
• Competency in the use and application of AutoCAD/Navisworks
• Experience with Revit Fabrication Products (CADMep, CAMduct).

Just as important will be the following competencies and characteristics:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment in the decision-making process.
• A high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-based orientation.
• Self-motivation and the able to work independently and with the team.
• The ability to plan, prioritize, organize and manage needs on multiple projects.

You will join the Virtual Design and Construction Department, which includes a VDC Dept. Manager, Coordination Manager, another VDC Technician, and three Trade Content Developers (VDC Designers).

As part of the A&R Mechanical Contractors Virtual Design and Construction Department, the VDC Technician will assist in the creation of Shop Drawings, Hanger/Trimble Drawings, Penetration Drawings and related work.  This position will be providing 3D design and BIM (Building Information Modeling) support to construction efforts, as well as drafting and modeling a variety of mechanical system elements, producing drawings and extracting useful data from virtual building models.  The VDC Technician will provide critical support of our in-house mechanical design efforts and the overall business by working with the VDC Manager/Designers to aid in the creation of content/deliverables with Revit as the main tool.

We take an interdisciplinary approach, and you will gather information from different subject matter experts. Content development can be a volume push, and at any given time you will support multiple projects -- it will be up to you to balance priorities.

More specifically, you will:

• Create detailed drawings used for Shop Fabrication/Field Installation (Spool/Coordination/Layout).
• Create custom library components/equipment using Revit's Family Editor
• Error check completed work against construction documents.
• Model 3D solids from a VDC Dept. performed laser scan.
• Work with VDC Manager/Designers to extract model data for use in fabrication and construction.
• Update as- built drawings for final documentation of the project..

Professional development
Even if you have BIM/VDC experience, there will be new things to learn in our unique model (see Proven process, below). The global knowledge you'll gain -- how the systems interact with one another -- will enable you to recognize and help resolve design issues.

Growth = opportunity
Our strategic plans include deepening our presence in Illinois and also expanding to other midwestern states. That growth will create opportunities for strong performers.

Innovation: Business as usual
Construction processes and technology are evolving rapidly and, in an industry that can be slow to change, A&R Mechanical Contractors is moving full-speed into the future. We have a long-standing commitment to technology that helps us work quickly and accurately while also mitigating risk.

Proven process
Our successful process-based approach enables us to focus on the most efficient ways to achieve customer goals and quality needs. This starts with our experienced designers and estimators who have the ability to envision the completed project before it begins. Our construction team then brings their expertise to the project, along with the capacity to complete the job from start to finish.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus program, we offer comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, flexible spending plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and more.

The VDC department is a tight-knit group that works well together. To fit in, you will need a strong work ethic and the motivation to deliver at a high level day in and day out. Everyone has individual responsibilities, but they are always willing to step in and help one another.

You should be proactive about building relationships with the team and other key contacts, and take a customer service approach to providing what they need. You can expect to be busy, so strong focus and diligent work habits will be essential. In addition, in order to be an outstanding BIM/CAD Technician, you will:

• Remain flexible and practice strong follow-through habits.
• Pay meticulous attention to details, but also grasp the bigger picture and how the details fit into it.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Combine analytical skills with creativity in solving problems.