Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Project Engineer

F.H. Paschen•Chicago, IL

About The Position

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. We offer MORE Versatility —as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity —as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity —by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen. This position develops and maintains Building Information Models as assigned.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of BIM.
Highly motivated team player that can work in internal and external team environments.
Exceptional communication skills required.
Excitement about BIM and how it can improve the processes and projects at F.H. Paschen.
5 years of construction or drafting experience with applicable certificates
2 years of direct BIM Coordinator experience
Candidates should be able to read and interpret construction documents including contract drawings, specifications, project schedules and scopes of work.
Proficiency with Autodesk Enterprise including, REVIT, Navisworks Manage, and BIM 360 is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with other VDC technologies such as Bluebeam, laser scanning, drone flying, Sketchup Pro and AR/VR is a big plus.

Responsibilities

Understand, promote, and implement VDC standards, processes, and technologies.
Create animations and renderings for proposals using tools such as Sketchup.
Implement BIM Execution Plans
Aid preconstruction services in developing quantities based on developer or owner provided models.
Participate in reviewing CAD standards on projects.
Develop or capture and maintain existing site conditions models.
Aid in Development of Construction Process Plan Documents for Internal and External Coordination and Communication
Produce and maintain architectural and structural models, such as ceiling grids, vertical transportation, building envelops, while leading MEP/FP coordination
Assist in quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of all shop drawings produced.
Help resolve VDC design issues.