New Grad Assistant VDC Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, a leading construction services firm, seeks a VDC/BIM Specialist to support preconstruction and construction activities in Nashville and other locations.

You will develop and maintain 3D models, run clash detection, generate 4D planning visuals, and coordinate with field teams using Navisworks and BIM360 Glue. The role requires strong BIM software proficiency and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit Suite, Navisworks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with BIM360, Navisworks Clash detection and field coordination is a plus.

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

Skills

BIM process implementation

VDC teamwork

Document QA/QC

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction

Tools

Autodesk Revit Suite

Navisworks

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BIM360

Lumion

Solibri

Dynamo

3DS Max

Photoshop

Illustrator

Inventor

Python

C++

Java

HTML

Job description

• 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
• 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

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

Office and work locations may include:

• Dallas, TX
• Greenville, SC
• Nashville, TN

Qualifications

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