Sr.BIM Modeler- Plumbing & Firefighting

Location: Thane (Mumbai), India
Work Mode: Office-based
Employment: Permanent
Sector: Data Centres | Life Sciences & High-Tech
Salary: Competitive & Negotiable

Job title: BIM Specialist / Sr. BIM Modeler – HVAC

About Deerns

Deerns is a multinational consultancy, design, and engineering firm specializing in high-end MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) advisory, design, and engineering for mission-critical and high-tech facilities. With a legacy of 96+ years, we deliver world-class solutions for data centers, healthcare, life sciences, microelectronics, and airports.

With ~750 experts across 17 offices in 10 countries, Deerns provides services from strategic consulting, master planning, and specialist engineering to sustainability consulting and digital roadmaps. We are driven by our core values: entrepreneurship, design reputation, integrity, cooperation, and competence.

Deerns Spectrum Private Limited is our joint venture in India with Spectrum PharmaTECH Consultants, expanding our expertise across India, South Asia, and East Africa.

We are in an exciting phase of growth and are looking for skilled professionals from Data Center sector to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

BIM Modelling – Plumbing Systems (Revit MEP)

• Develop and maintain Plumbing Revit models, including:

• Water supply systems: cold/hot water, booster systems, recirculation

• Drainage systems: soil, waste, vent, rainwater, condensate drainage

• Water storage and pumping systems: tanks, sumps, pump rooms, STP/ETP interfaces

• Fixtures and equipment: sanitary fixtures, water heaters, pumps, valves, cleanouts

• Model piping with correct routing, slopes, invert levels, offsets, and connection logic

• Coordinate shafts, sleeves, openings, and penetrations with structural elements

BIM Modelling – Firefighting / Fire Protection Systems

• Develop and maintain Fire Protection Revit models, including:

• Sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action as per design)

• Hydrant / standpipe systems (landing valves, hose reels)

• Fire water tanks, hose cabinets, FHC/FHR locations, test and drain lines (as applicable)

• Apply required clearances, access zones, and constructability standards for installation and maintenance

Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare and update BIM deliverables across project stages:

• Plans, sections, details, risers, and schematics

• Schedules: fixtures, valves, pipe accessories, equipment, and quantity take-offs (as required)

• Maintain consistency using approved view templates, filters, tags, annotations, and sheet standards

Coordination & Clash Management

• Coordinate layouts with Architecture, Structure, HVAC, Electrical, and other MEP trades

• Perform clash detection and resolution using:

• Navisworks Manage (clash tests, viewpoints, reports)

• ACC / BIM 360 (issue tracking, publishing, approvals – if used)

• Ensure effective coordination for:

• Ceiling zones and headroom

• Shafts, plant rooms, service corridors

• Pipe slopes, drainage routing, and pump room/manifold connectivity

Quality Control (QC) & Standards Compliance

• Conduct self-QC and peer reviews to ensure:

• Model accuracy against latest design inputs and mark-ups

• Correct piping slopes, system classification, connectivity, and parameter data

• Maintain compliance with BEP, company BIM standards, and client requirements

• Proactively identify issues to minimize rework prior to submissions

Content / Family Development & Library Management

• Create, modify, and standardize Revit content, including:

• Plumbing fixtures, valves, fittings, cleanouts, floor drains, and equipment

• Fire protection content such as sprinklers, cabinets, valves, accessories, and pumps

Mentoring & Team Support

• Mentor junior BIM modelers and drafters on:

• Revit best practices, model health, and coordination workflows

• Documentation discipline and submission readiness