VDC Engineer

Power Construction•Chicago, IL

19h•$65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The VDC Engineer is a unique multidisciplinary role combining a distinct skill-set of creativity and technical proficiency to assist in estimating purposes, constructability reviews, design coordination, and construction sequencing animations for preconstruction and marketing visualization. Responsible for assisting and/or managing the VDC process for one or more projects reporting to a VDC Manager, assisting in the production of 3D models for all phases of the projects, and is responsible for the implementation of advanced technologies and providing support and integration to all departments. The role also collaborates and maintains relationships with designers, engineers, subcontractors and owners throughout the project's lifecycle. The position will act without close supervision and the applicant will need to manage their own workload.

Requirements

1-6 yrs. experience in the Design or Construction Industry preferred
Bachelor's Degree, with preference in Architecture or Construction Management/Engineering. Related field also acceptable
Proficient with Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketchup required. Synchro, Assemble, Twinmotion, Faro Scene, Recap, and Illustrator is a plus
Interest in new and emerging design and construction technologies
Experience working through design coordination with MEPFP engineers
Must be able to read and understand contract documents and drawings and have an understanding of the documentation procedures, contracts, and specifications
Understanding of building code and ADA requirements
Ability to communicate effectively to team members including architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and owners
Strong understanding of construction documentation (RFI, submittal, contract document) procedures and coordination process
Ability to quickly adapt to drawing/modeling standards
Position will require some travel to local area project jobsites and teams

Nice To Haves

Experience working on varying project types a plus (healthcare, higher education, residential, commercial, hospitality, office)

Responsibilities

Setup and manage VDC/BIM coordination process directing sub-contractor teams and keeping projects on schedule
Design and produce videos, animations, 2D & 3D graphics for interview presentations surrounding job pursuits, advertising, booklet materials, other marketing purposes
Estimating support doing quantity take-offs and modeling for estimating purposes
Provide training on VDC programs and workflows to staff
Work with superintendents to create site logistics models and drawings for field verification and use
Create 4D Scheduling animations from construction schedules
Create models from captured laser scanned site point clouds
Assist in laser scanning of construction sites
Review 3D models for accuracy against contract documents and performs internal QA/QC check for constructability review
Provide VDC support for project teams through development of BIM 3D Models for project needs and requirements
Provide model management through design team changes and issuances
Ensure company VDC standards are followed on all projects
Document technology utilization for lessons learned and process improvement