VDC Background Technician

Rex Moore Group, Inc.•Florin, CA

6d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The VDC Background Technician supports the VDC team by managing and maintaining background files essential to accurate and coordinated BIM models. This role ensures that all reference data—including architectural, structural, civil, and MEP backgrounds—is clean, current, version-controlled, and properly integrated into shared BIM platforms. The technician plays a critical role in supporting model accuracy, coordination, and compliance with Rex Moore’s standards and the BIM Execution Plan (BEP).

Requirements

High school diploma or technical certificate required; degree not required and/or electrical field experience.
1+ years related experience.
Basic knowledge of Revit, AutoDesk Construction Cloud; familiarity with CAD/PDF workflows.
File cleaning, preparation, and formatting.
Setup and maintenance of shared BIM environments.
Attention to detail in version control.
Organized file/document management.
Ability to maintain version control across multiple platforms.
Ability to support background integration and team workflows.
Ability to progress toward BIM Modeler or Coordinator roles.
Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
Required to sit at a desk work station for long periods of time.
Push, pull, lift, carry at least 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds.
Occasionally required to walk and stand for short and long periods of time.
Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read contract documents, analyze data, view a computer monitor, and proof-read documents to identify errors.
Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Responsibilities

Manage background data, reference files, and linked drawings for use in BIM models.
Review, clean, and prepare background files (e.g., remove title blocks, unnecessary layers) prior to model integration.
Convert and format incoming files (e.g., DWG, RVT, IFC, PDF) to meet VDC modeling requirements.
Ensure all background references are up to date with the latest design packages, RFIs, and consultant revisions.
Track and document version updates to background files; maintain revision history and change logs.
Maintain communication logs for background updates, RFIs, and design revisions to ensure auditability.
Assist with the setup and maintenance of project BIM workspaces and shared data environments (e.g., Revit, ACC, BIM 360).
Coordinate with BIM Coordinators, Modelers, and Engineers to confirm proper file integration and reference accuracy.
Notify VDC BIM Coordinator and VDC BIM Modeler when updates to backgrounds may affect current model geometry.
Escalate unresolved background discrepancies to the VDC BIM Coordinator.
Support the VDC team with document control tasks related to background content and model setup.
Review incoming background files for quality and usability before integration.
Perform regular background QA checks to identify broken links, model performance issues, or misaligned references.
Maintain organized file structures and naming conventions in accordance with Rex Moore’s BIM standards and BEP guidelines.