Senior VDC Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$89,900 - $112,400

About The Position

The Senior VDC Engineer will be responsible for providing models and documents necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams. This role involves assembling 3D content modeled by others and modeling any content not provided. The engineer will learn and independently maintain a productive and efficient BIM process, create and maintain clear and effective project documentation, and facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines. Additionally, the Senior VDC Engineer will provide BIM technical support and training to internal project teams, support operations with the RFI or change order process for BIM related items, and maintain working relationships with subcontractors and project teams. The role requires assuming responsibility for learning VDC processes and standards and applying them to assigned projects. Creating and updating 4D schedules for construction model coordination, progress tracking, and milestone management is a key responsibility. The engineer will also leverage the construction model for staging and onsite logistics, read and comprehend construction documents and project BIM requirements, review shop drawings with the construction model for accuracy, and coordinate with other disciplines. Incorporating design updates into project models, analyzing construction documents and models for errors and omissions, and supporting operations with self-perform model management and layout are also part of the role. Communicating VDC related project constraints to supervisors and project teams in a timely manner is essential. The position offers exposure to cross-functional workflows, complex VDC delivery strategies, field layout processes, and self-perform VDC processes. Training project teams on BIM tool utilization and aligning owner requirements with BIM execution plans are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a 2-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a BIM focused degree in Construction Engineering/Management with relevant experience will be considered.
At least 3 years of overall experience in the construction or design field.
At least 2 years of experience in a Virtual Design and Construction, or BIM related role.
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively.
Presentation skills and the ability to teach teammates technological processes.
Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize workload accordingly.
Familiarity and comfort with current technology and applications.
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
Basic understanding of construction scheduling techniques.
Basic knowledge of construction estimating techniques.
Basic knowledge of the complete cycle of a construction project (pursuit, contractual, design-management, preconstruction, procurement, construction, quality, closeout, turnover).
Knowledge of BIM technologies and the ability to apply them to overall VDC processes and application in the AEC industry.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Knowledge of BIM technology solutions including Autodesk BIM360, Construction Cloud, Design Collaboration, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, Bluebeam, and Laser scanning process.
Ability to quickly learn additional BIM technology applications including Rhino, Lumion 3D, Procore, Synchro 4D and Sketchup.
Knowledge or ability to quickly learn Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Ability to travel as needed for project success and team training.
Proficient in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to effectively work independently, as well as with others in a collaborative environment and matrix organizational structure.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage time to effectively meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and quality with a strong focus on customer service and appropriate sense of urgency and good judgment in varied situations.
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to maintain stamina throughout a standard workday, on- and off-site as well as maintain regular attendance during required work hours.
Commitment to Ryan Values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Stewardship, Family, Excellence and Fun.

Responsibilities

Provide models and documents necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams.
Assemble 3D content modeled by others and models any content not provided.
Learn and independently maintain a productive and efficient BIM process.
Create and maintain clear and effective project documentation, such as meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs.
Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, inclusive of subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model.
Provide BIM technical support to internal project teams.
Provide training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools.
Support operations with the RFI or change order process for BIM related items.
Maintain working relationships with subcontractors and project teams.
Assume responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; apply them to assigned projects.
Create 4D schedules to coordination the construction model with the project schedule.
Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities and manage critical path milestones.
Leverage the construction model for staging and onsite logistics.
Read and comprehend construction documents and project BIM requirements and apply them to VDC processes.
Review shop drawings with construction model for accuracy.
Coordinate with other disciplines to create a detail review utilizing virtual mockups.
Provide models and documents necessary to complete scope determined by VDC leadership and project teams/internal clients.
Incorporate design updates into project models.
Analyze construction documents and models, look for errors and omissions, and report as necessary.
Support operations with self-perform model management and layout.
Communicate VDC related project constraints to supervisor and project teams in a timely manner to minimize project impacts.
Gain exposure to cross functional workflows and process.
Gain exposure to the process of aligning owner requirements, BIM execution plans, front end scopes of work, and makes sure minimum project requirements are met.
Gain exposure to complex VDC delivery strategies and processes.
Gain exposure to the field layout processes.
Gain exposure to self-perform VDC processes.