VDC Intern

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies is hiring a VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) Intern for its Chicago office. The position is available as a summer internship from May to August or as a spring co-op 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 hands-on exposure to job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety. The intern supports VDC Engineers and Managers with model management, design coordination, field support, and other project-team requests; learns BIM administration and coordination; helps create pursuit materials and exhibits; and develops and maintains site-logistics and schedule-sequencing models. The intern also learns Autodesk and Adobe products and collaborates with VDC resources and team members to create virtual mockups. The position requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree and being within 18 months of graduating with a four-year degree in a related field. Candidates must be able to work 40 hours per week for at least three months; eight months is described as the ideal duration. The hourly wage is $20–$25, with the rate varying based on factors including location and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Employment eligibility verification for work in the U.S. is required.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
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 U.S.

Nice To Haves

At least one summer of construction, architecture, engineering, or BIM-related work experience.
General knowledge of estimating techniques and cost-control methods.
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 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.