VDC - Trade Specialist

Mark III Construction•Sacramento, CA

5d•$90,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The Trade Specialist manages the BIM/VDC workflow for all projects. Their main responsibilities are to establish means and methods for detailing, kitting, fabrication, and installation in addition to providing support to both the Foreman and Operations throughout the duration of each project. They have extensive field knowledge and experience and work closely with the Modelers, BIM Technicians and Detailers to generate drawings and documents to be used for fabrication and field installation.

Requirements

Minimum 10yrs experience in commercial/industrial construction
5yrs+ experience as a Foreman managing projects, personnel, schedules, budgets and scopes
Must be technologically savvy and open to learning and adapting new software’s and technologies
Extensive knowledge of trade specific codes and general knowledge of all building codes
Proficient in cross referencing plans across all trades
Basic computer skills, Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam
Excellent communication, collaboration, strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast- paced working environment while working with and supervising large teams

Nice To Haves

Advanced computer skills
Experience with 3D design & collaboration software (AutoCad, Revit, Navisworks, etc)
Experience with cloud based platforms (Procore, Revizto, ACC, Box, etc)
Experience in BIM/VDC workflows
Experience with industrialized construction and offsite manufacturing

Responsibilities

Maintains clear communication between VC, Manufacturing, Operations and the field teams
Supervises a team of Modelers, BIM Technicians and Detailers and ensures that all deliverables are met on time and within budget
Identifies manufacturing opportunities for each project
Works with the VDC Manager and VC Coordinator to establish KPI’s to track VC budget, additional VC hours used outside scope, quantity of work orders to fab, and VC deliverable due dates
Completes “feedback loop” through periodic contact to the field to assist in ongoing coordination and QC from start to finish of the project.
Establish means & methods for assemblies, prefabrication, kitting & installation practices
Identify Mark III standard material and products based on product price, availability and means & methods to establish standard submittal library
Supports the designer by developing and providing details, mean and methods, sizing, code compliance on design build, design assist and integrated projects for permit submittal.
Identifies construction requirements for projects based on estimate, scope, contract, page turn and specifications.
Identifies BIM scope of work for each project and works with the Operation’s team to procure all necessary design and trade partner Cad/Revit files to be used for coordination
Creates and documents value engineering solutions, which include identifying various design solutions and quantifying specific cost elements that are affected.
Works with the field and Operations team to establish VDC scope of work and budgeted hours for each project and documents each deliverable by creating the VC Scope Letter.
Keeps VDC Manager abreast of changes to original VDC scope throughout the process
Compiles information/documentation from all internal project meetings, such as construction schedule, BIM/preconstruction schedule, work orders and kitting opportunities and works with manufacturing to get all packages created and setup within Stratus
Creates and maintains project folders for all VC deliverables
Provides support to field personnel before and during the construction process. Translates the design intent to the field through one on one sit down explaining installation drawings that incorporate assemblies, details, materials, and estimated hours for the projects.
Assists VDC Manager with developing measurable goals within the VC team for employee improvement and advancement
Lead the team in the creation and implementation of standard assemblies, products and naming conventions