VDC Engineer

Moss•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work. POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Moss’ Virtual Construction Engineer is responsible for assembling estimates, assisting with planning, scheduling, cost report set‐up and forecasting, and issuing change orders, notices, and revisions. They will work closely with the Virtual Construction Manager in preparing VC Guidelines for project specific requirements and training of regional project personnel in the use of BIM tools.

Requirements

A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
Minimum 3 years’ project engineering experience– Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent
Demonstrate the ability to read and understand plans and specifications
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and direct support experience in required software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, Archicad, etc.)
Demonstrate effective written and verbal English language communication skills
Ability to use independent judgment, problem‐solving ability, self‐starting, and ability to prioritize based on relevant factors

Responsibilities

Able to perform all VC Specialist / Project Engineer responsibilities
Assist VC Manager in preparing VC Guidelines for project specific requirements
Assist VC Manager in training of regional project personnel in the use of BIM tools
Assemble estimates, assist with planning and scheduling, assist in cost report set‐up and forecasting, issue change orders, notices, and revisions
Develop schematic and detailed level models including modeling structure, interior and exterior architectural elements and MEP systems (as applicable)
Identify conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information
Coordinate with BIM service providers and Subcontractors
Create new library components
Coordinate with project team to subcontract assignments to outside vendors
Responsible as “Model Administrator” for assigned projects
Compile contract VC close out documentation
Develop models to illustrate contractor questions and solutions
Update as built and revised Building Information Model
Keep BIM revision log
Distribute new and revised models showing changes and RFI answers
Derive material quantities
Complete quantity surveys and produce quantity reports
Verify original estimate quantities for cost reports
Report quantities in place and maintain cost report
Develop the design phase schedule and the modeling and coordination schedule
Prepare 4D simulations as required
Identify long lead items and integrate them into 4D simulations
Define scopes of work, evaluate field problems and issue RFIs
Update and distribute documents and models to subcontractors and maintain control logs (as applicable)
Prepare and maintain submittal logs and expediting log for VC models
Attend and /or manage model coordination meetings and document project preconstruction / VC meetings (write minutes)
Coordinate models with internal and subcontractor detailers and modelers
Record coordination sign offs
Process shop / fabrication level models for approval
Assist project team with construction coordination and scheduling
Evaluate construction installations relative to 3D coordinated models
Prepare “shop drawing” level 3D models for self‐performed work
Model constructability issues and solutions for self‐performed work
Calculate quantities for material orders and crew work planning
Produce dimensioned drawings from the model
Participate in job layout driven by 3D model data
Keep current and standardized job‐site files
Timely and accurate preparation of VC models, shop drawing, etc.
Develop and maintain positive customer/client satisfaction
Demonstrate positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness
Understand contractual and legal guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned