VDC Engineer

The Korte Company•St. Louis, MO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Korte Company is seeking an experienced Construction Technology Manager to join our team in Highland, IL or St. Louis, MO. The Construction Technology Manager is responsible for the research, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing use of technology as it relates to corporate and project missions. This includes vetting technology choices when necessary, training on best practices, and ensuring compliance for consistency, data insight, and reporting initiatives.

Requirements

Strong organization and time management skills
Confident and effective communicator to individuals and groups
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional in actions and appearance
Effective interactions with customers, subcontractors, employees and assistants
Strong computer skills
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, completion of relevant certificate programs or equivalent.
5 years experience in the construction industry
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Project Engineer, VDC Engineer, Assistant Superintendent or similar role
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and direct support experience in required software (Navisworks, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, etc.)
Past experience in implementing and conducting training for company procedures, software, or workflows
Demonstrate ability to lead teams and solve complex problems

Responsibilities

Research, vet, and implement new technology as it relates to The Korte Company's corporate mission as well as individual project successes
Maintain customization and access to all technology as it relates to The Korte Company’s business and project needs
Respond to and manage technology support and troubleshooting
Assist Director of Technology & Development to negotiate and Maintain technology/software contracts
Work though operational process improvement, including KPI metric reporting and insights
Continuously update, train, and support technology use and processes to enhance efficiency and profitability of project management, preconstruction and field teams
Assist in establishing technology best practices and update per The Korte Company’s business and project needs
Organize and lead clash detection and MEP/BIM coordination with project teams including owners, subcontractors, and designers
Assist project teams in determining required Subcontractor participation and function as the "Model Administrator" for assigned projects
Establish / modify project specific VDC Guidelines prior to bid or preconstruction efforts
Assist projects to create virtual construction/BIM execution plans for individual projects and pursuits
Assist project teams with review / approval of Subcontractor adherence to VDC Standards, including model submittal schedule and updates as well as updating of the model(s) to reflect as-built conditions for submittal of the record set / project close-out
Advise and assist employees with process and methods as defined by company standards
Assist with business development and participate in proposals and interviews
Assist in the adoption of VDC and QC tools across Korte’s book of business
Anticipate and correct problems and implements changes