VDC Engineer I (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Professional•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a VDC Engineer for their Houston Texas Division. Austin Commercial is a leading construction firm that sets the standard for commercial construction and is 100% employee-owned, meaning every employee-owner has a vested interest in the company's success. They are committed to safety, service, and integrity, consistently exceeding customer expectations.

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent
A Minimum 1 year of project engineering experience is preferred - Intern Field Engineer, Office Engineer, or equivalent
General knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and software
Possesses effective written and verbal English language communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with 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
General understanding of quality control principles
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Supports Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects
Spends time at the jobsite supporting BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects
Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition locally
Creates models including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed
Ability to validate model quality and accuracy
Performs model revisions and manages model distribution
Ability to create custom model components and families
Ability to create, revise, and maintain 4D schedule
Maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects
Distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects
Assists the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution
Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency
Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes
Ability to create dimensioned drawings from the model for field use
Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification
Validates model accuracy for model based quantity takeoff
Assists in creation of model based quantity surveys for estimate verification
Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff