BIM/VDC Engineer

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a BIM/VDC Engineer to drive BIM strategies, lead 3D model development, and coordinate workflows across project teams in Orlando, FL. This role supports pursuits, develops BIM execution plans, and ensures model integrity for coordination with designers, subcontractors, and clients.

The position emphasizes hands-on modeling, technology implementation, and collaboration across marketing, estimating, scheduling, and on-site teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in design, construction, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of design and construction processes and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop BIM strategies for proposals and marketing materials.
• Lead the creation of 2D/3D proposal content demonstrating technology capabilities.
• Coordinate BIM execution plans and master models for projects.

Skills

BIM software

Revit

Navisworks Manage

AutoCAD

SketchUp

InfraWorks

Lumion

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Construction Technology

Tools

BIM 360

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Come join one of our growing teams as a BIM/VDC Engineer in Orlando, or Plantation, FL! The BIM/VDC Engineer implements BIM, Technology, and related processes and serves as a primary resource to project teams during all phases of the project. The BIM/VDC Engineer is involved in project pursuits and developing BIM strategies for proposals. This role helps lead the development of models, and marketing materials. The BIM/VDC Engineer ensures project success through monitoring the progress of BIM workflows, serving as the liaison between Balfour Beatty, the client, end user, designers (architectural and engineering firms), and subcontractors. The top priority of the BIM/VDC Engineer is ensuring that our team is meeting the client's needs and expectations for implementing BIM and technology with designers, subcontractors, and other model stakeholders.

Essential Functions

Marketing

• Create required 2D & 3D proposal/presentation content to demonstrate the company’s ability with technology and tools.
• Document project experience, including project information, coordination key items, screenshots, benefits, and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate solid writing skills for crafting BIM/technology-related articles and custom proposal narratives.

Modeling

• Demonstrate levels of proficiency or knowledge in the software including but not limited to Navisworks Manage, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360Civil 3D, Sketch-up, Infraworks, Lumion, Blue Beam, Adobe Creative Suite, , and other related software.
• Develop building core and shells, underground utilities, MEP systems, supplement components including ZOI and clearanceand site conditions quickly in Revit, or SketchUp in preparation for pursuits or coordination

Coordination

• Understand building systems, construction methods, installation procedures and sequencing.
• Create project-specific BIM Execution plans and lead the BIM implementation as defined by theplan (with the support of the assigned BIM/VDC Manager).
• Manage project file sharing process.
• Develop project-specific coordination schedules with the assistance of the project superintendent.
• Create and Manage a master composite model with associated clash and viewpoint reports.
• Run Clash Detection and hold subcontractors accountable for model updates.
• Take and distribute BIM Meeting minutes and reports.
• Maintain and collect As-built Models.

Reality Capture

• Know how to use and set up laser scanning, 360 camera, and drone.

Facility Management

• Develops Facility Management turnover for building operation and facility maintenance

Training

• Maintain the BIM knowledge database, lessons learned, and techniques and distribute knowledge.

R&D

• Assist inpiloting(identifying)new technologies and implementing adopted technologies such as drones, VR, AR, Drones, 360 cameras, laser scanning, etc.

Business Knowledge

• Understand the difference between project delivery methods and contract types, and how it’s impacting the bid, design, and coordination.
• Understand the functions and needs of other project teams including project on-site team, marketing, estimating, scheduling, safety, and accounting.
• Understand the process of RFI, ASI, CCD, submittals, change orders, and other administrative documents.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or related industry.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the design, construction, or consulting industry; operations experience preferred but not required.
• A strong understanding of design and construction processes, construction tools & equipment, and project management systems.
• A strong understanding of construction technology platforms, processes, and workflows.
• A strong desire/passion to remain current and informed on advancements in construction-related technology.
• A strong attention to detail, organization skills, controlled sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Must possess effective communication/interpersonal skills and be confident in his/her ability to develop and manage the entire technology process; must have poise, polish, and effective presentation skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to other offices and project sites as needed.

Work setting

• In person

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.