VDC Intern

Ryan Companies•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies is hiring a VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) Intern for its Chicago office. The position is offered as either a summer internship running from May to August or a spring co-op running from May to December. The intern assists project teams with designated projects while learning construction-industry processes, procedures, and Ryan business policies. The role provides exposure to job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, safety, BIM administration and coordination, model management, design coordination, field support, pursuit materials, site logistics, schedule sequencing, and virtual mockups. Interns also learn core VDC software and processes, including Autodesk and Adobe products. The role requires availability to work 40 hours per week for at least three months. Eight months is described as the ideal duration for fully learning the role and understanding what it means to work for Ryan. The hourly wage is $20–$25, with the rate potentially varying based on the position’s location and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Employment eligibility requires verification of the ability to work in the United States.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and within 18 months of graduating with a four-year degree in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, BIM Management, or a closely related field.
Able to work 40 hours per week for at least a three-month term.
Verify eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

At least one summer of construction-, architecture-, engineering-, or BIM-related work experience.
General knowledge of BIM, construction, scheduling, and 3D modeling.
Ability to read and understand contracts, specifications, and architectural and engineering drawings.
Clear oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist project teams in completing designated projects while learning construction-industry processes, procedures, and Ryan business policies.
Develop a first-hand understanding of job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety.
Assist VDC Engineers and Managers with model management, design coordination, field support, and other project-team requests.
Learn and support Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration, coordination, and model management.
Assist project teams in creating pursuit materials and other exhibits.
Learn core VDC software and processes, including Autodesk and Adobe products.
Develop and maintain site logistics and schedule sequencing models.
Partner with project VDC resources and team members to create virtual mockups.