Assistant VDC Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Alabama is seeking a candidate to assist with the implementation of BIM processes and manage 3D modeling on various projects. The ideal applicant should hold a degree in engineering or architecture and be proficient in Autodesk Revit Suite and Navisworks. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to work well as a part of a team and independently.
• Ability to pick up new software quickly on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the BIM process on specific projects.
• Develop, manipulate, and maintain 3D models for specific projects.
• Perform and document quantity take-off reports.
• Run clash detection, document clashes, and track throughout construction.
• Provide regular QA/QC field walks to ensure field installations match models.

Skills

Autodesk Revit Suite

Navisworks

AutoCad

SketchUp

Windows and Microsoft Office

Python

C++

Java

HTML

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction

Tools

Tekla

Assemble Systems

BIM360

Lumion

Solibri

Dynamo

Synchro

3DS Max

Photoshop

Illustrator

Inventor

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the BIM process on specific projects throughout preconstruction and construction
• Assist in the development and execution Project Specific VDC Service Plans and BIM Execution Plans
• Develop, manipulate, and maintain 3D models for specific projects for use during preconstruction and construction
• Analyze models provided by Architects and Design Engineers & adjust for internal use in Estimating and Construction Operations
• Participate in VDC Team meetings & national conferences
• Participate in the progression of VDC Department initiatives working to develop and implement new technology and associated workflows.
• Assist in the VDC process to utilize models for Estimating with tasks such as:
• Perform and Document Quantity take-off reports
• Generate 3D/4D Site logistics plans
• Create 4D visualizations to communicate Schedule and sequence of work
• Create/Render Virtual mockups
• Create Presentation material/ visual aids
• Perform Design Model constructability reviews
• Assist in the VDC process to support Construction Operations with tasks such as:
• Model content as needed to support clash detection efforts
• Assist lead VDC Coordinators in the coordination of work with subcontractors utilizing Navisworks and/or BIM360 Glue
• Run clash detection, document clashes, and track throughout construction
• Maintain/Assist project team with COBie execution if required by project
• Work with Field Engineers and Subcontractors to establish Trimble layout points in model
• Provide regular QA/QC field walks to ensure field installations match coordinated models
• Record and Report project data for case studies and End of Job Reports
• Participate in VDC services job closing meetings and engage in plus/delta exercises

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit Suite, Navisworks, AutoCad, SketchUp is required
• Proficiency of Windows and Microsoft Office is required
• Experience with Tekla, Assemble Systems, BIM360, Lumion, Solibri, Dynamo, Synchro, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, & Inventor is a plus
• Programming language knowledge is a plus (Python, C++, Java, HTML)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Ability to work well as a part of a team and independently
• Ability to pick up new software quickly on regular basis