New Grad Assistant VDC Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC • Nashville, TN

13d

About The Position

This role focuses on assisting with the implementation of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process throughout preconstruction and construction phases. The Assistant VDC Manager will support the development and execution of project-specific VDC Service Plans and BIM Execution Plans. A key part of the role involves developing, manipulating, and maintaining 3D models for project use, as well as analyzing models from external sources for internal use in estimating and construction operations. The position also entails participating in VDC team meetings, national conferences, and contributing to the advancement of VDC department initiatives by developing and implementing new technologies and workflows. The role supports estimating by performing quantity take-offs, generating logistics plans, creating visualizations, rendering virtual mockups, and preparing presentation materials. Additionally, it involves performing constructability reviews and supporting construction operations through clash detection, coordination with subcontractors, and ensuring field installations align with coordinated models. The Assistant VDC Manager will also be involved in data reporting for case studies and job closing meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit Suite, Navisworks, AutoCad, SketchUp is required
• Proficiency of Windows and Microsoft Office is required
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Ability to work well as a part of a team and independently
• Ability to pick up new software quickly on regular basis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tekla, Assemble Systems, BIM360, Lumion, Solibri, Dynamo, Synchro, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, & Inventor is a plus
• Programming language knowledge is a plus (Python, C++, Java, HTML)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the BIM process on specific projects throughout preconstruction and construction
• Assist in the development and execution Project Specific VDC Service Plans and BIM Execution Plans
• Develop, manipulate, and maintain 3D models for specific projects for use during preconstruction and construction
• Analyze models provided by Architects and Design Engineers & adjust for internal use in Estimating and Construction Operations
• Participate in VDC Team meetings & national conferences
• Participate in the progression of VDC Department initiatives working to develop and implement new technology and associated workflows.
• Assist in the VDC process to utilize models for Estimating with tasks such as: Perform and Document Quantity take-off reports, Generate 3D/4D Site logistics plans, Create 4D visualizations to communicate Schedule and sequence of work, Create/ Render Virtual mockups, Create Presentation material/ visual aids, Perform Design Model constructability reviews
• Assist in the VDC process to support Construction Operations with tasks such as: Model content as needed to support clash detection efforts, Assist lead VDC Coordinators in the coordination of work with subcontractors utilizing Navisworks and/or BIM360 Glue, Run clash detection, document clashes, and track throughout construction, Maintain/Assist project team with COBie execution if required by project, Work with Field Engineers and Subcontractors to establish Trimble layout points in model, Provide regular QA/QC field walks to ensure field installations match coordinated models, Record and Report project data for case studies and End of Job Reports
• Participate in VDC services job closing meetings and engage in plus/delta exercises

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level