Integrated Construction Technology (VDC) Spec

PCL Construction • Minneapolis, MN

11d • $82,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Integrated Construction Technology (VDC) Spec for PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative infrastructure projects that shape the future of your community. PCL Construction Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), focuses on building opportunities, careers, and communities. They invest in their people and projects, driving their growth and leadership in the construction industry. PCL is a team of builders who care about their work and their colleagues, aiming to shape the future of construction and employee careers.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree, diploma, or 2-year certificate in a buildings-industry related discipline (e.g., architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), civil, architectural).
• 2 to 4 years of construction-related experience, including 1 to 2 years of Virtual Design and Construction-related experience.
• Understanding of construction sequences.
• Awareness of implementing construction technology.
• Ability to provide project model management.
• Knowledge of the building construction process and the various building components involved at each stage of construction.
• Ability to read and understand 2D and 3D construction drawings and specifications and translate 2D drawings and specifications into a 3D/4D Building Information Model with direct supervision.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software (such as Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D, etc) and the ability to create content in VDC software.
• Exposure to 4D scheduling software (such as Synchro and cmBuilder) and planning tools.
• Ability to read the construction model and understand the scope.
• Ability to create and communicate markups on construction drawings.
• Ability to start the request for information documentation process.
• Ability to assist with trade partner deliverables and scope and coordinate multiple trade partner models.
• Ability to lead trade coordination meetings and manage and communicate trade partner deliverables and scope.
• Strong and clear communication and organizational skills and a customer service mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite applications (Photoshop, Premiere Photo, After Effects, etc) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Builds, reviews, or validates virtual models from plans, specifications, and elevations.
• Collaborates with the project team with the development of construction-site logistics models.
• Supervises the coordination and management of the trade detailing and design deliverables.
• During the pursuit stage, works with the project team to review and recommend scopes that VDC tools and processes can be incorporated into the project.
• Collaborates with estimating on model compliance checking and validation.
• Collaborates with the Integrated Construction Services Manager with the review of VDC / technology contract language and BIM execution plan.
• Facilitates the trade partner model coordination process and reports to the project management team, as required.
• Aggregates and keeps multidiscipline construction models current, ensuring that project modeling standards are adhered to.
• Collaborates with the Integrated Construction Services Manager on kickoff meeting at project start-up.
• Creates and coordinates BIM issue-related RFIs with the project team.
• Promotes the use of virtual construction tools and processes to project staff.
• Shares new technologies with project teams and seeks to drive adoption of PCL technologies through operational processes.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits program, including mental health and wellness support through Employee Assistance Programs
• Award-winning employer focused on people, development and well-being
• World-class training through PCL’s College of Construction
• Clear growth pathways
• Opportunities across roles, sectors and regions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree