Senior VDC Engineer - Charlotte, NC
About The Position
The Senior Virtual Construction Engineer is a technical leader responsible for planning and overseeing 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. The position reports to higher staff. The Senior VDC Engineer leads trade coordination on complex new construction and renovation projects, manages virtual construction project setup and model administration, and produces and oversees advanced BIM/VDC deliverables. The role establishes project-specific QA/QC procedures, collaborates with Field Engineering and Reality Capture teams, develops constructable solutions to coordination challenges, and aligns deliverables with construction schedule milestones. It also provides technical oversight and mentorship, 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.
- Proven 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 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 such as 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 to define project requirements, select points of origin, and integrate reality capture data.
- Evaluate coordination challenges and develop creative, constructable solutions.
- Align Virtual Construction deliverables with construction schedule milestones and help project teams meet 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.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health care plan, including family coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Annual contribution to an HSA.
- Annual incentive bonus.
- Paid time off and annual holidays.
- 401(k), Roth, and ESOP financial benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Fertility and family-forming assistance.
- Continuing education.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- On-site fitness center.
- Parental leave.
- Company vehicle or auto allowance for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
