BIM/VDC Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Plantation, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a BIM/VDC Engineer for projects in Orlando, FL or Plantation, FL. You will implement BIM workflows, develop models, and support pursuits with BIM strategies and marketing materials.

The role involves coordinating with clients, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure BIM success and alignment with project needs. Travel to other offices/sites is expected as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in design, construction, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of construction technology platforms, processes, and workflows.
• Ability to travel regularly to other offices and project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D & 3D proposal content to demonstrate technology capabilities.
• Develop building core/shells and MEP models in Revit/SketchUp for pursuits.
• Lead BIM execution planning and coordination with subs and design teams.
• Manage project file sharing and master composite models.
• Perform clash detection and track model updates with subcontractors.
• Capture reality data using laser scanning, 360 cameras, and drones.
• Support facility management turnover and post-construction needs.
• Maintain BIM knowledge base and lessons learned.
• Assist pilots of new technologies like drones, VR/AR.
• Understand project delivery methods and cross-team needs.

Skills

BIM/VDC knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Navisworks Manage

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM 360

Civil 3D

SketchUp

InfraWorks

Lumion

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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