Virtual Design Construction Specialist

Lighthouse Electric Co.•Columbus, OH

3d•$0 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virtual Design Construction Specialist is responsible for carrying out assigned pre-construction tasks effectively and efficiently, while adhering to company standards and actively participating in continuous improvement. Lighthouse Electric is an established company with a strong backlog of major projects, known for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. They foster a team-first culture, empower professionals, and invest in their team's growth and development. The company is also proud to be 30% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in: Reading floor plans, sections, and elevations
BIM360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, Navisworks, Revit, and file sharing platforms
Above required for VDC II and higher: Demonstrated competency modeling from a 2D document to produce a 3D model
Pre-employment drug screen required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Travel is primarily local during the business day
Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar
Construction experience
Effective interoffice collaboration
Skilled problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency
Efficient organizational and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with design or marketing tools (Canva, Adobe, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Produces, edits, and coordinates 3D object-oriented models
Produces, annotates, and details fabrication and field installation shop drawings
Participates in the development of, and provides feedback for, the continuous improvement of workflows and standard operating procedures
Identifies model related issues to the project team
Maintains regular contact with their project team
Develops a basic knowledge of BIM software, 3D design, and construction documents
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Acts as a mentor to newer team members (VDC II+)
Attends and participates in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings (VDC II+)
Seeks ways to infuse quality and labor savings into overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts (VDC II+)
Assists in the development and continuous improvement of the company's BIM related goals, initiatives, and standards (VDC II+)
Assists in developing new ways to utilize model-based information in various phases of projects (VDC II+)
Provides continuous peer feedback, evaluates current workflows for efficiency, and shares best practices to encourage personal and professional peer development (VDC III+)
Acts as the point of contact in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings, communicating and delegating pertinent information to the project team (VDC III+)
Develops and maintains professional relationships with designers, owners, and sub-contractors (VDC III+)
Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project modeling requirements (VDC IV+)
Ensures Revit project set up is correct and in line with company standards (VDC IV+)
Creates, maintains, and ensures the accuracy of all BIM related schedules and bill of materials (VDC IV+)
Maintains, monitors, and QCs the health of project BIM models (VDC IV+)
Ensures all team members understand and adhere to assigned scope of work, project requirements, specs, deliverables, schedule, and department standards (VDC IV+)