VDC Engineer

PCL Construction

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a VDC Engineer for PCL Construction, Inc. in Arizona, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing your expertise, collaborating with industry professionals, and helping drive successful project outcomes. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about continuous improvement and committed to delivering exceptional results.

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that’s inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Construction, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree, diploma, or 2-year certificate in a buildings-industry related discipline (e.g., architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), civil, architectural).
• 2 to 4 years of construction-related experience, including 1 to 2 years of Virtual Design and Construction-related experience.
• Understanding of construction sequences.
• Awareness of implementing construction technology.
• Ability to provide project model management.
• Knowledge of the building construction process and the various building components involved at each stage of construction.
• Ability to read and understand 2D and 3D construction drawings and specifications and translate 2D drawings and specifications into a 3D/4D Building Information Model with direct supervision.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software and the ability to create content in VDC software.
• Exposure to 4D scheduling software and planning tools.
• Ability to read the construction model and understand the scope.
• Ability to create and communicate markups on construction drawings.
• Ability to start the request for information documentation process.
• Ability to assist with trade partner deliverables and scope and coordinate multiple trade partner models.
• Ability to participate in trade coordination meetings and manage and communicate trade partner deliverables and scope.

Responsibilities

• Builds, reviews, or validates virtual models from plans, specifications, and elevations.
• Collaborates with the project team with the development of construction-site logistics models.
• Supervises the coordination and management of the trade detailing and design deliverables.
• During the pursuit stage, works with the project team to review and recommend scopes that VDC tools and processes can be incorporated into the project.
• Collaborates with estimating on model compliance checking and validation.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Integrated Construction Technology with the review of VDC / technology contract language and BIM execution plan.
• Facilitates the trade partner model coordination process and reports to the project management team, as required.
• Aggregates and keeps multidiscipline construction models current, ensuring that project modeling standards are adhered to.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Integrated Construction Technology on kickoff meeting at project start-up.
• Creates and coordinates the processing of RFIs with the project team.
• Promotes the use of virtual construction tools and processes to project staff.
• Shares new technologies with project teams and seeks to drive adoption of PCL technologies through operational processes.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits program, including mental health and wellness support through Employee Assistance Programs
• Award-winning employer focused on people, development and well-being
• World-class training through PCL’s College of Construction
• Clear growth pathways
• Opportunities across roles, sectors and regions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree