VDC - Trade Specialist

Mark III Construction•McClellan Park, CA

2h•$90,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Trade Specialist manages the BIM/VDC workflow for all projects. The role establishes means and methods for detailing, kitting, fabrication, and installation, and supports the Foreman and Operations throughout each project. The specialist brings extensive field knowledge and works closely with Modelers, BIM Technicians, and Detailers to produce drawings and documents for fabrication and field installation. Mark III is a full-service construction company with business units covering MEP construction, service, and components. It supports projects from initial concept through long-term maintenance and operates throughout California and Nevada. The company self-performs electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, prefabrication, and MEP design, and operates a manufacturing facility supporting HVAC, mechanical piping, plumbing, electrical, and metal-stud framing. The position supervises VDC staff, coordinates with field, operations, manufacturing, and design teams, and supports project planning, budgeting, coordination, fabrication, installation, and quality control. Salary range is $90,000–$160,000, depending on DOE.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Foreman managing projects, personnel, schedules, budgets, and scopes.
Technological proficiency and openness to learning and adapting to new software and technologies.
Extensive knowledge of trade-specific codes and general knowledge of building codes.
Proficiency in cross-referencing plans across all trades.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft applications, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while working with and supervising large teams.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of fabrication-level drawings and model review using Navisworks.
Advanced computer skills.
Experience with 3D design and collaboration software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Procore, Revizto, ACC, and Box.
Experience in BIM/VDC workflows.
Experience with industrialized construction and offsite manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Maintain clear communication between VC, Manufacturing, Operations, and field teams.
Supervise Modelers, BIM Technicians, and Detailers and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
Identify manufacturing opportunities for each project.
Work with the VDC Manager and VC Coordinator to establish KPIs tracking VC budget, additional VC hours outside scope, work orders sent to fabrication, and VC deliverable due dates.
Maintain a feedback loop through periodic field contact to support ongoing coordination and quality control throughout projects.
Establish means and methods for assemblies, prefabrication, kitting, and installation practices.
Identify Mark III standard materials and products based on price, availability, and means and methods, and establish a standard submittal library.
Support designers by developing and providing details, means and methods, sizing, and code compliance for design-build, design-assist, and integrated projects for permit submittal.
Identify construction requirements based on estimates, scope, contracts, page turns, and specifications.
Identify BIM scope of work for each project and work with Operations to procure design and trade-partner CAD/Revit files for coordination.
Create and document value-engineering solutions, identifying design alternatives and quantifying affected cost elements.
Work with field and Operations teams to establish VDC scope and budgeted hours for each project, and document deliverables in a VC Scope Letter.
Keep the VDC Manager informed of changes to the original VDC scope.
Compile project-meeting information and documentation, including construction schedules, BIM/preconstruction schedules, work orders, and kitting opportunities; coordinate with Manufacturing to create and set up packages in Stratus.
Create and maintain project folders for VC deliverables.
Support field personnel before and during construction by explaining installation drawings and translating design intent, including assemblies, details, materials, and estimated project hours.
Assist the VDC Manager in developing measurable team goals for employee improvement and advancement.
Lead the creation and implementation of standard assemblies, products, and naming conventions.