Boston - VDC Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a self-motivated, energetic professional to advance virtual building efficiencies in construction. You will apply BIM/VDC processes, review design models for constructability, and lead the execution of the Virtual Building workflow.

You will manage subcontractor BIMs for 3D coordination, support field installation and closeout, and test new software while collaborating with cross‑discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with BIM/VDC applications & processes.
• Extensive knowledge of construction & the built environment.
• Ability to lead the Virtual Building process and review constructability of Design Intent models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Virtual Building process.
• Review and provide feedback on constructability of Design Intent models provided by design partners.
• Manage and review fabrication BIMs created by subcontractors to facilitate 3D coordination and clash detection, shop drawing production and prefabrication.
• Utilize the coordinated model to support field installation and as-built model delivery at project closeout.
• Be proficient in reading construction drawings, understanding specifications and building codes, and other technical data.
• Bring creativity and innovation to projects & groups; test new software & technologies and make recommendations.
• Manage subcontractors and run effective meetings.
• Create 3D visualizations as necessary during project lifecycles.
• Thrive in a team environment and deliver parallel, successful products.
• Foster forward-thinking ideas to improve daily tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Autodesk Revit

SketchUp

Tekla

AutoCAD

AutoCAD MEP

CAD-Duct

CAD-Mech

Assemble

Revitzo

Synchro

Fuzor

Solibri

Job description

Overview

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self‑motivated, energetic, dynamic, confident, tech‑savvy individual who is passionate for creating virtual building efficiencies within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Have on the job experience with BIM/VDC applications & processes.
• Have extensive knowledge of construction & the built environment.
• Lead the execution of the Virtual Building process.
• Review and provide feedback on constructability of Design Intent models provided by design partners.
• Manage and review fabrication building information models (BIMs) created by subcontractors to facilitate 3D coordination and clash detection, shop drawing production and prefabrication.
• Utilize the coordinated model to support field installation and as‑built model delivery at project closeout.
• Be proficient in reading construction drawings, understanding specifications and building codes, and other technical data.
• Bring creativity and innovation to their projects & groups. Test new software & technologies and make recommendations on the use for project specific needs.
• Manage subcontractors and run effective meetings.
• Create 3D visualizations as necessary during project lifecycles.
• Thrive in a team environment both contributing to larger projects and producing independent work.
• Have an innately curious, forward‑thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
• Be able to multi‑task and deliver parallel successful products.

Software Skills

• Excellent general computing skills.
• Understand cloud‑based file sharing.
• Autodesk Navisworks Manage.
• Autodesk Revit.
• SketchUp.
• Exposure to one or more of the following software is strongly encouraged: Tekla, AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, CAD‑Duct, CAD‑Mech, Assemble, Revitzo, Synchro, Fuzor, Solibri, etc.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, detailed oriented, and open minded.
• Ability to work well with cross‑discipline teams.
• Skilled at problem solving.
• Strong time‑management skills.

EEO Statement

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.