Remote Virtual Design Construction Specialist

Light House Electric•Pennsylvania - Remote, PA

3d•Remote

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. The Virtual Design Construction Specialist role encompasses multiple levels (I, II, III, IV) with increasing responsibilities, including model production, coordination, mentoring, and strategic planning for BIM execution. This role requires a strong understanding of BIM software, 3D design, and construction documents, with a focus on quality, labor savings, and continuous improvement of workflows and standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar, preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in: Reading floor plans, sections, and elevations
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in: BIM360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, Navisworks, Revit, and file sharing platforms
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

Nice To Haves

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
Attends and participates in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings
Seeks ways to infuse quality and labor savings into overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts
Assists in the development and continuous improvement of the company's BIM related goals, initiatives, and standards
Assists in developing new ways to utilize model-based information in various phases of projects
Acts as a mentor/leader within projects teams and within the department as a whole
Provides continuous peer feedback, evaluates current workflows for efficiency, and shares best practices to encourage personal and professional peer development
Acts as the point of contact in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings, communicating and delegating pertinent information to the project team.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with designers, owners, and sub-contractors
Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project modeling requirements
Ensures Revit project set up is correct and in line with company standards
Creates, maintains, and ensures the accuracy of all BIM related schedules and bill of materials
Maintains, monitors, and QCs the health of project BIM models
Ensures all team members understand and adhere to assigned scope of work, project requirements, specs, deliverables, schedule, and department standards