VDC Engineer I (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Las Colinas, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a VDC Engineer for its North Texas Division. The role supports BIM/VDC processes on assigned commercial construction projects, including work at jobsites to support field construction processes. The VDC Engineer creates, revises, validates, and distributes project models and coordination files, and supports coordination, scheduling, layout, as-built verification, and model-based quantity takeoffs. The position also monitors local competition’s marketed and executed work.

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture; completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program; or equivalent.
General knowledge of construction-related BIM/VDC processes and software.
Effective written and verbal English-language communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks based on relevant factors.
General understanding of construction terminology and processes, construction materials and systems, and drawings and specifications.
General understanding of planning and scheduling concepts, construction work sequencing, and quality control principles.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Commercial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year of project engineering experience is preferred, such as Intern Field Engineer, Office Engineer, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects.
Spend time at jobsites supporting BIM/VDC field construction processes.
Stay current on work being marketed or executed by local competitors.
Create models for site logistics, structures, interior and exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed.
Validate model quality and accuracy.
Revise models and manage model distribution.
Create custom model components and families.
Create, revise, and maintain 4D schedules.
Maintain BIM/VDC coordination schedules and distribute coordination files on assigned projects.
Assist BIM/VDC coordination, identify conflicts, and lead conflict resolution.
Track and report BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency.
Create and distribute coordination meeting minutes.
Create dimensioned drawings from models for field use.
Support BIM/VDC layout on projects and assist with field as-built verification.
Validate model accuracy for model-based quantity takeoffs.
Assist in creating model-based quantity surveys for estimate verification.
Model components as needed for accurate quantity takeoffs.