VDC Assistant

Description

• Assist with VDC coordination of engineering tasks such as preparation, and review of submittals and project Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Assist and learn about other VDC workflows including production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation (e.g., slab penetration, beam penetration), and pursuit modeling.
• Assist with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) meeting coordination, file management, and document control.
• Assist with Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination scheduling management and support tracking, writing, and distribution of BIM Coordination meeting minutes and action items.
• Assist with compiling quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management.
• Read and understand construction plans, specifications, and other related documents to assist with reviews of VDC processes to align with contracted requirements.
• Understand process and assist with publishing and performing quality control on Design Models.
• Assist with simulation planning and modeling (e.g., site and safety logistics, schedule sequencing and visualization).
• Assist with reality capture services, including laser scanning and data processing tasks.
• Assist with processes and software associated with clash detection and BIM Coordination, including writing and implementing BIM execution plans.
• Understand process and assist with developing model-based take offs, estimating practices, and variance reporting.

Requirements

• Summer internship/co-op experience in construction management or VDC, highly desired
• Time management skills, able to meet commitments and deadlines
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Travel as required Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications required, and basic knowledge of BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD, and similar BIM authoring/management tools) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in VDC or related technical major, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related experience, or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, Trades , design partners, and clients.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn and participate, and quick adoption of technology
• Learn to use VDC 3D modeling, model-based information, and related software for assigned tasks, provide progress reports to supervisor, and be receptive to learning about construction management.
• Understand process and assist with site control and surveying workflows and model-based layouts.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to produce work and collaborate with others using online collaboration tools, and manage multiple communication workstreams
• Able to read and understand contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Benefits

• Pursue opportunities to learn about construction and building methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement team discussions.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance