Tekla Virtual Design Manager at BAPKO METAL INC – Orange, California

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
• Knowledge of Tekla PowerFab, Trimble Connect, FabStation Holo Lens and Revitzo
• Knowledge of Trimble X7 (Field Scanner) field scanning procedure and process
• 5+ years of Tekla modeling, detailing, or VDC experience preferred
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, steel detailers, fabrication managers, field superintendents and external trades to solve constructability issues
• Deep understanding of construction sequences, AISC/AWS codes, and misc. / structural steel detailing preferred

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.