Virtual Design & Construction Specialist (VDC)

Description

• Resolve BIM-related issues in Contract Documents.
• Work alongside project teams to understand project requirements, client expectations, and governing building codes/standards to create, maintain, and deliver reliable and compliant BIM designs.
• Ensure BIM design and construction coordination schedules are tracking in line with the project schedule and report any slippage to the project team.
• Work with the Project team to ensure the BIM language included in contracts has been agreed to by all parties.
• Detect clashes in the model.
• Establish and maintain detailed modeling requirements through clash analysis and other means necessary to allow for the accurate creation of BIM designs consistent with project criteria.
• Resolve conflict issues and design-related RFI’s prior to 100% construction documents.
• Provide support to field teams post-coordination and ensure that the 3D model is up to date with latest design/ field changes through the course of construction.
• Create and deliver a completely coordinated federated model for viewing at weekly meetings.
• Assist field employees and teams in the use of VDC on projects.
• Coordinate and resolve field issues with sub-contractors.
• Assist teams in resolving critical design conflicts, coordination issues
• Prepare models for easy viewing on iPads for field operations.
• Update Procore RFI/Observations. Complete a weekly review of these with the project team and ensure any new items are entered and tracked to completion.
• Lead the design coordination meetings and update reports with the status of each action item.
• Establish and manage LOD requirements to completion at each plan progression.
• Collaborate with the design team, trade partners, and project teams to successfully deliver coordinated 3D models on projects within scheduled timeframes.
• Assist the transition from Design to Construction coordination, including:
• Preparing subcontractors for the project
• Review BIM execution plan requirements with the sub's in-house BIM team
• Implement the Building Information Modeling (BIM) execution plan on new projects.
• Set up projects in systems, including but not excluded to, Revit, BIM360, and Navisworks.
• Support continuous improvement endeavors for the VDC group.
• Assist with the preparation of the coordination schedule for the project.
• Assist in implementing the VDC Program.
• Lead weekly BIM Coordination meetings with the design and subcontractor teams, including reporting, updating dashboards, preparing documents (i.e. mark-ups, screenshots), maintaining and distributing meeting minutes, and tracking action items and commitments.

Requirements

• Exhibit a proactive approach and enthusiasm for construction and our field.
• Advanced knowledge of on-site construction documents, including plans, specifications, shop drawings, as-built drawings, submittals, RFIs, etc.
• Critical thinker and self-starter capable of accomplishing a task with limited guidance and supervision
• Minimum 3 years of construction technologies hands-on experience in the AEC industry working on the adoption of VDC on large capital projects.
• Positive and collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, high level of ownership, organization skills, a controlled sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Confidence in his/her ability to develop and manage the entire technology process.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines.
• High technology aptitude.
• Ability to travel to other offices and project sites as needed (on a limited basis).
• Advanced understanding of design, construction, tools/equipment, and technology processes, platforms and workflows
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, construction technology, information technology, electrical engineering, or related industry.
• Ability to interact/communicate effectively in a professional and pleasant manner with vendors, affiliates, stakeholders, corporate shareholders, and company associates.
• Proficient in Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to identify deficient processes and help to create or improve processes throughout Virtual Construction
• Working knowledge of laser scanners, 3D capture, and drones is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, and Oracle Primavera Cloud, Airtable.

Benefits

• Phone Reimbursement
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Comprehensive training and development
• Associate Referral Bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance