Senior VDC Engineer

DAVIS Construction•Rockville, MD

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 while reporting to higher-level staff. The position leads advanced trade coordination on new construction and renovation projects, manages Virtual Construction project setup and model administration, and produces or oversees advanced BIM/VDC deliverables. It establishes project-specific QA/QC procedures, collaborates with Field Engineering and Reality Capture teams, develops constructable solutions to coordination challenges, aligns deliverables with construction schedule milestones, supports cost management, and advances technology adoption, automation, and innovative workflows. The role is expected to work independently with minimal guidance, influence adjacent teams and potentially the wider company, and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members. It may include formal supervisory responsibilities.

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.
Strong 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 reports.
Manage Virtual Construction project setup and model administration, including folder structures, naming conventions, file processing, and complex federated models aligned with project controls and company workflows.
Use discipline-specific scope knowledge and BIM Execution Plan requirements to define coordination needs and deliverables, including specialized coordination such as core drilling for building conversion projects.
Produce and oversee advanced 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 to ensure model accuracy, coordination completeness, adherence to standards, and alignment with project coordinates.
Collaborate with Field Engineering and Reality Capture teams to establish project requirements, select the point of origin, and integrate reality capture data.
Evaluate coordination challenges and develop creative, constructable solutions using technical expertise.
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.
Work independently with minimal guidance and contribute to decisions that may affect the department or revenue group.
Provide subject matter guidance to less experienced team members and lead small projects.