VDC Coordinator - Mission Critical

Alston Construction • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The VDC Coordinator assists project teams, preconstruction, and self-perform teams with implementing technology, Building Information Models, and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies. The role requires knowledge of current approaches in the field and the ability to drive technology implementation on construction projects. Candidates should have solid knowledge of and experience with computer software, construction methods and practices, and VDC systems.

The coordinator implements project VDC/BIM processes, develops and adapts models, supports MEP coordination, helps identify constructability and coordination challenges, and administers VDC quality control. The role also supports project staff using VDC/BIM, tracks BIM-related schedules, and assists with reality capture and field measurements to create data-rich models of existing conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience in construction, architecture, or engineering.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, building codes, and other technical product and material specifications.
• Ability to interpret and manage VDC contractual obligations and responsibilities.
• Thorough understanding of common building systems and related means and methods.
• Self-motivated and able to work well with multidisciplinary teams in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Recap, Realworks, and BIM 360 Apps.
• Expertise with construction coordination processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement VDC/BIM processes and procedures on projects.
• Adapt design-intent models for construction management purposes, including modifying and supplementing Revit models.
• Create structural models in Revit to facilitate VDC processes.
• Create models, renderings, and animations to illustrate project approaches and demonstrate BIM capabilities during pursuits.
• Support MEP Coordinators by organizing model data, configuring data-transfer systems, following coordination processes, and documenting coordination information.
• Review subcontractors’ fabrication and shop drawings, models, and related information, and provide direction as needed to incorporate their work into the shared project model.
• Help identify constructability problems and propose solutions.
• Assist with identifying design-change and coordination challenges.
• Administer BIM/VDC quality-control procedures, ensuring project teams and VDC Specialists follow VDC plans and updating plans as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project team members, preconstruction staff, and other non-VDC specialists in using VDC/BIM.
• Maintain updates to VDC-related project schedules, assess potential BIM-related schedule issues, and review subcontractor BIM coordination schedules for compliance with the overall project schedule.
• Assist with reality-capture technologies and other field measurements to develop data-rich models of existing conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription safety glasses coverage.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance/AD&D.
• HSA, health FSA, and dependent daycare FSA.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k), Roth 401(k), and After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Tickets at Work.
• Paid Identity Theft Protection with family coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time