VDC Assistant (Des Moines)

Turner Construction • West Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading General Contractor. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.
Position Description: Assist with and learn Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) coordination and processes with supervisory oversight, for reviewing design models including 2D detailed documentation, drawings, and 3D models for construction projects on site, using various VDC software tools. Assist with and learn other VDC workflows including simulation models and production tracking; and provide estimating, preconstruction, and reality capture support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in VDC or related technical major, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related experience, or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Able to read and understand contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Able to produce work and collaborate with others using online collaboration tools, and manage multiple communication workstreams
• Time management skills, able to meet commitments and deadlines
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn and participate, and quick adoption of technology
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications required
• Travel as required

Nice To Haves

• Summer internship/co-op experience in construction management or VDC, highly desired
• Basic knowledge of BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD, and similar BIM authoring/management tools) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) meeting coordination, file management, and document control.
• Read and understand construction plans, specifications, and other related documents to assist with reviews of VDC processes to align with contracted requirements.
• Learn to use VDC 3D modeling, model-based information, and related software for assigned tasks, provide progress reports to supervisor, and be receptive to learning about construction management.
• Assist with VDC coordination of engineering tasks such as preparation, and review of submittals and project Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Assist with Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination scheduling management and support tracking, writing, and distribution of BIM Coordination meeting minutes and action items.
• Assist with processes and software associated with clash detection and BIM Coordination, including writing and implementing BIM execution plans.
• Understand process and assist with publishing and performing quality control on Design Models.
• Understand process and assist with site control and surveying workflows and model-based layouts.
• Understand process and assist with developing model-based take offs, estimating practices, and variance reporting.
• Assist with compiling quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management.
• Assist with reality capture services, including laser scanning and data processing tasks.
• Assist with simulation planning and modeling (e.g., site and safety logistics, schedule sequencing and visualization).
• Assist and learn about other VDC workflows including production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation (e.g., slab penetration, beam penetration), and pursuit modeling.
• Pursue opportunities to learn about construction and building methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement team discussions.
• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, Trades , design partners, and clients.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level