Lead BIM Engineer: VDC, Clash Detection & Visualization

Enclave; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Contracting is seeking a BIM Engineer to join our Saint Louis Park, MN or West Fargo, ND office. You will lead Building Information Models (BIM) and VDC initiatives across commercial projects, driving coordination, clash detection, and digital delivery to improve outcomes.

Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients; establish BIM standards, provide training, and explore new technologies to reduce risk and streamline project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 3+ years of BIM, VDC, design coordination, or construction technology experience
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Experience coordinating commercial construction projects using model-based workflows
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods, building systems, and project delivery approaches
• Experience with laser scanning, reality capture, or drone technologies preferred
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage BIM models throughout commercial project design and construction
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP systems to identify and resolve design conflicts before field installation
• Create and maintain construction phasing plans, logistics simulations, site utilization models, and visual project sequencing
• Utilize laser scanning, drone data, and other reality capture technologies to validate existing conditions and monitor project progress
• Support preconstruction efforts through model based estimating, quantity takeoffs, and constructability analysis
• Produce high quality visualizations, renderings, and model-based deliverables for project teams and clients
• Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to leverage BIM data for planning, field coordination, and execution.
• Establish and maintain BIM execution plans, project standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical support to project teams regarding BIM platforms and VDC best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend process improvements that enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain model integrity, version control, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

BIM/VDC coordination

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Reality capture (laser scanning)

Reading construction drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Valor Contracting is seeking a BIM Engineer to join our Saint Louis Park, MN or West Fargo, ND office. You will lead Building Information Models (BIM) and VDC initiatives across commercial projects, driving coordination, clash detection, and digital delivery to improve outcomes.

Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and clients; establish BIM standards, provide training, and explore new technologies to reduce risk and streamline project execution.