Senior VDC Engineer - Philadelphia, PA

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$88,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Virtual Construction Engineer is a technical leader who plans and oversees advanced BIM/VDC workflows on complex construction projects. The role provides strategic direction for model-based coordination and deliverable development, leads multiple complex BIM coordination efforts, and mentors junior staff while reporting to higher-level staff. The position leads advanced trade coordination on complex new construction and renovation projects, manages Virtual Construction project setup and federated models, and produces and oversees BIM/VDC deliverables such as trade composite drawings, overlay studies, point cloud processing, and site logistics plans. It establishes project-specific QA/QC procedures, works with Field Engineering and Reality Capture teams, aligns deliverables with construction schedule milestones, supports project cost management, and advances technology adoption, automation, and innovative workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
At least three years of VDC experience.
Advanced proficiency with BIM industry software such as Autodesk Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD.
Ability to independently manage federated models, clash detection, and coordination issue resolution.
Deep understanding of point cloud processing, analysis, and incorporation into VDC efforts.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
Strong communication skills with project teams and leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience leading coordination efforts on active construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction documents, building systems, assemblies, phasing, and trade coordination workflows.
Ability to interpret and validate shop drawings and submittals.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced trade coordination on complex new construction and renovation projects, including clash detection, issue tracking, coordination meetings, shop drawing and RFI integration, and coordination reporting.
Manage Virtual Construction project setup and model administration, including folder structures, naming conventions, file processing, and development of complex federated models.
Apply discipline-specific scope knowledge and BIM Execution Plan requirements to define coordination needs and deliverables.
Produce and oversee BIM/VDC deliverables, including trade composite drawings, overlay studies, point cloud processing, site logistics plans, and related documentation.
Establish and enforce project-specific QA/QC procedures for model accuracy, coordination completeness, standards compliance, and project coordinate alignment.
Collaborate with Field Engineering and Reality Capture teams on project requirements, point-of-origin selection, and integration of reality capture data.
Evaluate coordination challenges and develop creative, constructable solutions.
Align Virtual Construction deliverables with construction schedule milestones and support project teams in meeting critical deadlines.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff, guide assignments, and promote efficient, high-quality workflows.
Support cost management for Virtual Construction projects and advance technology adoption, automation, and innovative workflows.
Interpret and validate shop drawings and submittals.