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BIM Modeler jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition leading to lawful permanent residency. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree candidates, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of relevant BIM experience.
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Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
Overview
As a BIM (Revit – Virtual Design Construction) Modeler you will be responsible for providing modeling efforts for both project delivery and standards. This role will generate content for Prime Controls VDC team to utilize in a variety of ways, including but not limited to construction sequence planning, proposals, shop drawings, spooling, pre-assembly and pre-fabrication efforts, safety orientations, and task planning. The position will report to and receive direction from project BIM team members and the various project-level management teams.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Receive, process, and archive model files from designers, Prime Controls staff, and trade subcontractors.
- Development of model components from ideas to prototypes, shop/approval drawings, and jigging/assembly concepts through production-grade delivery.
- Assist in the development of sequencing and assembly steps and communication of these steps to stakeholders graphically (4D).
- Creation of bill of materials/cut lists and support of pricing and estimating efforts (5D).
- Perform QC review of work personally produced prior to issue to other teams and assist in QA review of work produced by other modelers within the team.
- Facilitate the exchange and coordination of the 3D model elements with field fabricators.
- Participate in technological collaboration between Prime Controls project team members.
What You Will Bring
The Basic
- 2 years’ experience in architectural, engineering or construction (AEC) industry or similar experience in a relevant Manufacturing industry with a focus on production modeling and detailing using 3D model objects.
- 1 year experience in electrical (routing conduit, placing hangers, Unistrut racks, and mounting. Electrical construction methods), virtual design construction industry or similar experience in a relevant Manufacturing industry (mechanical or plumbing) with a focus on production modeling and detailing using 3D model objects.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Revit.
- Working knowledge of Navisworks Manage clash detection.
- Strong verbal, written and electronic communication skills for responding to information requests and tasks.
- Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended periods of overtime or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction sequences.
The Preferred
- Understanding of building controls systems, Instrumentation and Controls, Hazardous Production Material, Life Safety, and fire alarm systems.
- Total Station Experience a plus.
- eVolve Electrical Experience a plus.
- 3D laser scanning experience a plus, including using point cloud data to help create a clash-free model and for as-built purposes.
- Previous electrical field construction experience.
Benefits
What We Offer: Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Generous PTO
- Numerous culture events
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more!
Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)
Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer. As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
About Prime
Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
Overview
As a BIM (Revit – Virtual Design Construction) Modeler you will be responsible for providing modeling efforts for both project delivery and standards. This role will generate content for Prime Controls VDC team to utilize in a variety of ways, including but not limited to construction sequence planning, proposals, shop drawings, spooling, pre-assembly and pre-fabrication efforts, safety orientations, and task planning. The position will report to and receive direction from project BIM team members and the various project-level management teams.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Receive, process, and archive model files from designers, Prime Controls staff, and trade subcontractors.
- Development of model components from ideas to prototypes, shop/approval drawings, and jigging/assembly concepts through production-grade delivery.
- Assist in the development of sequencing and assembly steps and communication of these steps to stakeholders graphically (4D).
- Creation of bill of materials/cut lists and support of pricing and estimating efforts (5D).
- Perform QC review of work personally produced prior to issue to other teams and assist in QA review of work produced by other modelers within the team.
- Facilitate the exchange and coordination of the 3D model elements with field fabricators.
- Participate in technological collaboration between Prime Controls project team members.
What You Will Bring
The Basic
- 2 years’ experience in architectural, engineering or construction (AEC) industry or similar experience in a relevant Manufacturing industry with a focus on production modeling and detailing using 3D model objects.
- 1 year experience in electrical (routing conduit, placing hangers, Unistrut racks, and mounting. Electrical construction methods), virtual design construction industry or similar experience in a relevant Manufacturing industry (mechanical or plumbing) with a focus on production modeling and detailing using 3D model objects.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency using Revit.
- Working knowledge of Navisworks Manage clash detection.
- Strong verbal, written and electronic communication skills for responding to information requests and tasks.
- Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended periods of overtime or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction sequences.
The Preferred
- Understanding of building controls systems, Instrumentation and Controls, Hazardous Production Material, Life Safety, and fire alarm systems.
- Total Station Experience a plus.
- eVolve Electrical Experience a plus.
- 3D laser scanning experience a plus, including using point cloud data to help create a clash-free model and for as-built purposes.
- Previous electrical field construction experience.
Benefits
What We Offer: Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Generous PTO
- Numerous culture events
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more!
Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)
Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer. As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in BIM Modeler
Document your BIM software credentials early
Gather certifications in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or BIM 360 before approaching employers. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role, so your credentials must be clearly documented and verifiable from day one.
Target AEC firms with active PERM history
Architecture, engineering, and construction firms that file PERM regularly for BIM roles are your strongest targets. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify companies with approved labor certifications in BIM or drafting-related SOC codes before you apply.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search BIM Modeler roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. The platform shows which companies have filed PERM for similar positions, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established practice.
Align your degree to the EB-2 or EB-3 category
If you hold a bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, or a related field, you likely qualify under EB-3. A master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive BIM experience opens the EB-2 pathway, which can mean a shorter priority-date wait for some nationalities.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise green card sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've started. Ask whether the employer has an established PERM process and a preferred immigration counsel. Employers new to sponsorship often underestimate the recruitment-test requirements DOL mandates before the PERM application can be filed.
Verify your prevailing wage category matches your duties
Your employer uses the OFLC Wage Search to set the wage level for your PERM filing. BIM Modeler roles are sometimes classified under different SOC codes depending on duties, so confirm that O*NET matches your actual job description to avoid a wage-level dispute during USCIS adjudication.
Green Card BIM Modeler: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a BIM Modeler role?
Most BIM Modeler positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree, or under EB-3 skilled worker if you have at least two years of documented BIM experience without a four-year degree. If you hold a master's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field, your employer can file under EB-2 instead, which may shorten the priority-date wait depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for BIM Modeler roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. PERM also requires your employer to complete a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, a step that has no equivalent in the H-1B process. Priority-date backlogs can apply depending on your country of birth.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a BIM Modeler position?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination from DOL, a mandatory recruitment period, and then the labor certification application itself. DOL processing times vary based on case complexity and whether an audit is triggered. After PERM approval, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, and you can then apply to adjust status or pursue consular processing, subject to your priority date becoming current.
Can I change employers while my green card application is pending?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's petition. These are two separate rules, and both conditions must be met independently.
Where can I find BIM Modeler jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists BIM Modeler openings at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to file PERM. Filtering by role and location lets you identify AEC firms that have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions, which significantly reduces the time you spend targeting employers who lack the infrastructure or willingness to sponsor.