VDC Engineer

Gilbane Building Company•City of Albany, NY
•$75,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a VDC Engineer to perform constructability reviews and project coordination using BIM technologies and processes. This hybrid role will work from both the office and project sites, depending on project needs. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM) or related field
  • 6 months-3 years of VDC Coordination experience
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong time-management and analytical skills
  • Strong knowledge and proficiency with BIM design software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, In-design)
  • Basic understanding of construction documentation
  • Knowledge of construction systems
  • Receptive and inquisitive about design concepts and integrated building components and systems
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Knowledge of Baseline and Enterprise VDC standards

Responsibilities

  • Completes the quality checks and execution of day-to-day VDC project deliverables and processes
  • Communicates with internal and external project teams; facilitates meetings to resolve project issues, review schedules, or other project documentation
  • Assigns responsible party(s) for issue resolution; verifies and documents with meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, and updated models
  • Utilizes 3D design software to identify, communicate, and resolve project challenges
  • Utilizes Reality Capture technology, such as laser scanning and drones, to support project deliverables
  • Combines all building discipline models into coordination model
  • Reviews the coordination model for constructability issues utilizing the software’s clash detection capabilities
  • Participates in Business Unit (BU) office and department activities including the orientation program, training sessions, and peer group meetings
  • Supports 1-3 VDC deliverables under supervision

Benefits

  • Competitive health and welfare benefits
  • Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
  • Gilbane University training
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