Tekla Virtual Design Manager

Job Description

Job Description Description: Headquartered in Orange, CA, BAPKO Metal Inc. is one of California’s most reputable and trusted self-performing contractors specializing in structural steel, miscellaneous steel, architectural metals, and stairs. Our quality craftsmanship can be found in the steel structures supporting a diverse range of projects, and in the architectural details enhancing commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities across California.

Position Overview:
The Tekla Virtual Design Manager is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and integration of structural models using Tekla Structures and related BIM/VDC tools. This role bridges engineering, detailing, fabrication, and construction by ensuring that digital models accurately reflect design intent and are fully constructible, coordinated, and fabrication-ready. The position supports project teams across pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases while driving BIM standards, workflows, and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities
Establish and maintain Tekla Structures modeling standards, templates, customized components and content libraries for steel detailers
Manage and train team on best practices and software updates
Lead BIM coordination meetings and manage clash detection to resolve conflicts between steel and other trades
Work with the fabrication manager to produce CNC files (STP, DXF, IGS, NC, ENC. NC1 Files) that integrate directly with fabrication equipment
Establish and enforce BIM execution plans, modeling standards, and workflows
Perform or oversee clash detection and constructability reviews
Mentor and support Tekla detailers, modelers, and VDC staff
Support 3D coordination, 4D sequencing, and model-based planning
Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process improvement
Serve as the primary point of contact for structural BIM/VDC on assigned projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management preferred
Strong understanding of structural systems and construction documents
2+ years of combined experience with Tekla PowerFab and Trimble Connect required
Strong ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, steel detailers, fabrication managers, field superintendents and external trades to solve constructability issues
Benefits
Medical / Dental / Vision
ESOP Company
401K contribution
Life Insurance / Long Term Disability
Vacation
BAPKO Metal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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