BIM Modeler / Drafter

About Us

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with locations in Brampton and Woodstock. Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation, building more resilient, energy efficient, sustainable, safe and durable structures.

Job Description

PreCon's Engineering Department is seeking a BIM Modeler & Drafter to join their team in Brampton, Ontario. The ideal candidate will develop extensive precast product knowledge and follow department procedures for preparation of drawings, bills of material, and filing. This position requires high attention to detail, to analyze schedules, specifications, architectural, structural, and steel fabricator drawings before converting this information into precast concrete fabrication drawings. This job also includes checking the work of other modelers before it is issued for fabrication to our inhouse manufacturing shop. We are looking for a candidate who is comfortable working within rigid time constraints, and can interact with PreCon Engineers, Project Managers, Salespeople, Estimators, Production Supervisors, and Field Erectors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming orders and appropriate customer drawings and specifications
• Prepare general layout and detail drawings using 3D Tekla software
• Do quantity take off and prepare bill of material for orders
• Ensure manufacturing shop drawings provide clear and accurate details for fabrication
• Check work of other modelers for accuracy
• Answer questions about drawings from other departments

Technical Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in Civil, Architectural, Structural or Mechanical Technology is preferred, however, less education combined with precast concrete experience will be considered
• Proficient with 3D BIM software and ability to transfer skills to Tekla software
• Skilled at reading construction drawings
• Capability to customize 3D BIM software is an asset

Business Requirements

• Motivated to learn extensive precast product knowledge on the job
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and Bluebeam
• Ability to work at a steady pace to promote accuracy and quality of work with few errors

Cultural Requirements

• Ability to assume responsibility, communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a diverse workforce

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.