VDC - Trade Specialist

Mark III Construction•McClellan Park, CA

About The Position

The Trade Specialist manages the BIM/VDC workflow for all projects, establishing methods for detailing, kitting, fabrication, and installation while supporting Foremen and Operations throughout each project. The role draws on extensive field knowledge and works closely with Modelers, BIM Technicians, and Detailers to produce drawings and documents for fabrication and field installation. The position oversees project VDC scope, deliverables, budgets, coordination, and communication among the field, Operations, manufacturing, and VDC teams. It supports design and construction planning, identifies prefabrication and manufacturing opportunities, develops standard assemblies and processes, and provides field personnel with installation drawing guidance. The role also supervises and supports the development of the VDC team. Mark III is a full-service construction company operating in California and Nevada, with business units in MEP, Service, and Components. Its work spans healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, and technology markets, and includes electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, prefabrication, and MEP design. The company is headquartered in Sacramento, California, and operates a 340,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Foreman managing projects, personnel, schedules, budgets, and scopes.
Technological aptitude and willingness to learn and adapt 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 for tracking VC budgets, out-of-scope hours, work orders sent to fabrication, and deliverable due dates.
Maintain a feedback loop with field teams through periodic contact to support ongoing coordination and quality control throughout each project.
Establish methods for assemblies, prefabrication, kitting, and installation practices.
Identify standard materials and products based on price, availability, and methods, and establish a standard submittal library.
Support designers by developing and providing details, methods, sizing, and code-compliance information 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 for each project and work with Operations to procure necessary design and trade-partner CAD/Revit files for coordination.
Create and document value-engineering solutions, including design alternatives and the cost elements they affect.
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 documentation from internal project meetings, including construction and 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, explaining installation drawings and the assemblies, details, materials, and estimated project hours they include.
Assist the VDC Manager in developing measurable goals for employee improvement and advancement within the VC team.
Lead creation and implementation of standard assemblies, products, and naming conventions.