Sheet Metal, Mechanical Piping Plumbing Virtual Technology Lead
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Location: St. Louis
Murphy Company, the Best Choice in Mechanical construction since 1907, is hiring a Sheet Metal, Mechanical Piping, & Plumbing Virtual Technology Lead for our Virtual Construction Operations team, located in our St. Louis, MO office.
About Murphy Company:
Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in the St. Louis and Denver markets, providing its professionals with an environment rich in opportunity, technology, and tools to build rewarding careers. We take pride in our core values of employee well-being, enduring relationships, and integrity, and we strive every day to make Murphy a great place to work.
The Mechanical Sheet Metal Piping & Plumbing Virtual Construction Technology Lead is responsible for leading and standardizing the technology and digital workflows that support virtual construction, fabrication, and field installation. This role serves as the technical authority for Trimble RTS layout, Trimble scanning, model setup, and database management, ensuring accurate, reliable, and repeatable execution across projects. The Virtual Lead works closely with VC leads, managers, APC, Trimble layout crews, project teams, and field leadership to ensure technology, models, and data are aligned with union work practices and jobsite needs.
Key Responsibilities Trimble Layout & Field Technology- Serve as the company lead for Trimble RTS total stations and model‑based layout workflows
- Ensure standards for model preparation, point naming, control, and layout accuracy are completed correctly
- Support field layout crews with setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and best practices either directly or with Trimble Techs
- Coordinate training for field use of Trimble units with craft and Trimble Techs
- Lead Trimble scanner deployment and reality capture workflows
- Ensure scanning standards for existing conditions, QA/QC, and as‑built documentation are completed correctly
- Register, manage, and maintain point cloud data for project use
- Integrate scan data into VC models for verification and coordination
- Assist in estimating standards for Scanning
- Establish and maintain model setup standards for sheet metal, mechanical piping, and plumbing scopes
- Manage shared coordinates, control points, file structure, and linking strategies
- Ensure models are optimized for coordination, layout, fabrication, and field use
- Support clash detection, constructability reviews, and field‑ready deliverables
- Support the Engineering Department model setup
- Own and manage the virtual construction database and model data structure
- Ensure consistent naming conventions, metadata, and version control
- Maintain clean, reliable data for layout, prefab, and as‑built deliverables
- Support data handoff to project teams
- Train layout crews and project teams on Trimble hardware, software, and workflows
- Utilize existing and develop updated documentation, standards, and training materials
- Evaluate and implement improvements to technology, processes, and tools
- Stay current with Trimble and construction technology advancements
- 5+ years of experience in VC database or modeling content
- Extensive hands‑on experience with RTS and layout workflows
- Experience with scanners and point cloud processing
- Strong knowledge of VC platforms such as Revit and Revizto
- Solid understanding of model setup, shared coordinates, and digital control
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and field support skills
- Experience supporting prefabrication and modular workflows
- Familiarity with Trimble Business Center (TBC), Trimble Connect, or similar platforms
- Ability to both manage the Technology Team as well as perform their tasks
- Background working directly with field crews and foremen
- VC Technology Lead
- 2 – RTS/Scanner/Trimble techs
- 1+ – Database, content/ITM/model builders
- A collaborative, family‑friendly work environment
- Knowledge and expertise that have helped us grow and thrive for over 100 years
- Competitive pay, a bonus, and an excellent benefits package, including health and life insurance, a health‑forward wellness program, 401(k), and profit sharing
- A robust PTO program designed to support real work–life balance
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