Senior VDC Project Engineer

DPR Construction • Redwood City, CA

68d • $108,000 - $185,000

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking to fill a Virtual Design & Construction, Senior Project VDC Engineer. A successful candidate will lead development, implementation and support of all VDC processes across the region. The primary objective for this individual is to support established VDC initiatives leveraged by project teams both in the office and field, and supporting model-based project management, process workflows, and construction technology deployment for DPR business units.

Requirements

• Apply low risk management measures
• Effectively manage and multi-task VDC operations and processes on 2-3 projects
• Travel and have a flexible work schedule
• Collaborate and understand complex processes and produce solutions to them
• Lead and be led
• Understand, communicate, and explain technical processes and programs to everyday users
• Speak and present internally/externally

Nice To Haves

• Creating and executing strategic plans
• Allocating resources and management of personnel
• Hardware and technology platform adoption and integration
• Training and education of programs and processes
• Time/project management
• Creation of visual graphics, media, and content
• Basic project management and the construction process/workflow
• Expert in leveraging and supporting Autodesk Navisworks Manage and/or Simulate
• Strong knowledge of contractor facing authoring and collaboration tools such as Revit, Tekla, 3D AutoCAD MEP, Solidworks, Inventor, etc.
• Design and Construction authoring/management programs

Responsibilities

• Support project setup for 3D trade coordination, site logistical planning, and 4D sequencing
• Aide and support training in various software packages (i.e.: Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Administer and support VDC coordination kick-off meeting and subsequent meetings
• Configuring of project site to host BIM data (if applicable) or other equitable platforms
• Support setup of VDC field equipment and software (total stations, laser scanner, UAVs)
• Perform VDC work and support project personnel in VDC processes, including assistance with related technical support issues
• Provide support for VDC services where applicable (laser scanning, drone operations, RTLS, etc.)
• Assist VDC Manager in developing project-specific VDC strategies, scope and plan in addition to standard processes
• Support implementation of project specific VDC strategy and VDC initiatives
• Project specific leadership and mentoring for VDC and related technology fields
• Manage on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of VDC applications and processes in addition VDC deliverables
• Assist project specific contract language in coordination with VDC Manager for trade buyout

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees