VDC Manager - Dallas

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Addison, TX

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About The Position

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. Role SummaryThe Virtual Design Construction Manager will provide routine and non-routine Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration and coordination to assigned projects. This position will be responsible for providing more complex models and documents, providing BIM technical support to internal teams and leading facilitation of 3D coordination. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
Ability to conduct effective presentations – Intermediate
Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
Ability to interpret BIM project requirements and apply to VDC processes
Ability to lead project teams through the VDC processes
Ability to set up and establish project specific VDC technology to support project delivery strategy – Advanced
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Knowledge of BIM technology solutions including: Autodesk BIM 360 Glue – Advanced Autodesk Construction Cloud – Advanced Autodesk Design Collaboration – Advanced Autodesk Revit (Architecture, Structure, MEP) – Advanced Autodesk AutoCAD – Advanced Autodesk Navisworks Manage (including JE Dunn clash workflow and program) – Advanced Trimble’s Sketch-Up – Advanced Bluebeam – Intermediate JE Dunn Enterprise Mobile Solution – Intermediate Laser scanning process – Intermediate Trimble Tekla Structures – Intermediate (Self Perform VDC Focus, Advanced) Trimble Field Layout Solutions – Intermediate (Self Perform VDC Focus, Advanced)
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction science or related field (Required)
In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.
5+ years construction or related experience (Required)
5+ years BIM-related experience (Required)
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
May require periods of travel
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Responsibilities

Manages VDC processes and activities to support assigned projects.
Provides models and documents necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams.
Creates and maintains clear and effective project documentation; meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs.
Reads and interprets shop drawings, submittals, product data and incorporates all necessary items into the BIM process.
Supports operations with the RFI process for BIM related items.
Manages and maintains a productive and efficient BIM process.
Supports and collaborates with VDC Directors and Self-Perform VDC to ensure general VDC services, deliverables, and schedules are maintained to meet project objectives.
Maintains working relationships with owners, subcontractors and project teams.
Reads and interprets owner requirements, BIM execution plans, front end scopes of work, and makes sure minimum project requirements are met.
Develops composite model by assembling 3D content provided by designers and trade contractors; creates models for any content not provided.
Responsible for leading the VDC processes and standards.
Manages change process and incorporates into all project models. Tracks and communicates schedule and budget impacts to operations teams in a timely manner.
Provides BIM technical support to internal project teams.
Participates in the development of project-specific BIM execution plans and budgets.
Implements best practices and processes.
Leads design and project teams through VDC process on multiple large projects.
Partners with cross functional teams by providing model-based support and solutions.
Implements and leads project specific VDC strategy to meet overall objectives and goals.
Implements BIM/field layout processes on projects. (Self Perform VDC Focused)
Identifies BIM/self-perform scopes of work and supports BIM/VDC self-perform processes. (Self Perform VDC Focused)
May supervise and lead others.