Senior Tekla Specialist - Self-perform

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking a Senior Virtual Design Construction Specialist to provide BIM administration and coordination on projects. You will deliver models and documents, support BIM technical aspects, and coordinate with project teams to align with VDC processes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a construction-related field and 2+ years BIM experience. Travel and non-traditional hours may be required. You will join JE Dunn’s VDC leadership in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of construction or BIM-related experience is required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds; willingness to work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides models and documents to complete project scope per VDC leadership and teams.
• Assembles 3D content and models missing elements.
• Maintains productive VDC processes and project documentation (agendas, minutes, constraint logs).
• Supports RFI process for BIM items and coordinates with subcontractors and teams.
• Learns and applies JE Dunn VDC standards to projects; reads construction docs and BIM requirements.
• Analyzes models for errors, performs corrections, and supports self-perform VDC layout.

Skills

BIM coordination

VDC processes

Reading plans & specs

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

Autodesk BIM 360 Glue

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AutoCAD

Trimble SketchUp

Bluebeam

Trimble Tekla

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Role Summary

The Senior Virtual Design Construction Specialist will provide routine BuildingInformation Modeling (BIM) administration and coordination to assigned projects. This position will be responsible for providing models and documents, providing BIM technical support and assembling 3D content modeled by others. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

VDC SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE

• Provides models and documents necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams.
• Assembles 3D content modeled by others and models any content not provided.
• Learns and maintains a productive and efficient BIM process.
• Creates and maintains clear and effective project documentation, such as meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs.
• Supports operations with the RFI process for BIM related items.
• Maintains working relationships with subcontractors and project teams.
• Assumes responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; applies them to assigned projects.
• Reads and comprehends construction documents and project BIM requirements and applies them to VDC processes.
• Provides models and documents necessary to complete scope determined by VDC leadership and project teams/internal clients.
• Analyzes construction documents and models, looking for errors and omissions, and makes corrections as necessary.
• Supports operations with self-perform model management and layout. (Self Perform VDC Focused)

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR VDC SPECIALIST

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Provides BIM technical support to internal project teams.
• Independently conducts and maintains a productive and efficient VDC process.
• Communicates VDC related project constraints to supervisor and project teams in a timely manner to minimize project impacts.
• Gains exposure to cross functional workflows and process.
• Provides training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools.
• Gains exposure to the process of aligning owner requirements, BIM execution plans, front end scopes of work, and makes sure minimum project requirements are met
• Gains exposure to complex VDC delivery strategies and processes.
• Gains exposure to the field layout processes. (Self Perform VDC Focused)
• Gains exposure to self-perform VDC processes. (Self Perform VDC Focused)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
  Communication skills, verbal and written
  Proficiency in MS Office
  Ability to conduct effective presentations
  Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy
  Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
  Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
  Ability to lead project teams through the VDC processes
  Ability to set up and establish project specific VDC technology to support project delivery strategy – Intermediate
  Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
  Knowledge of BIM technologies and apply to overall VDC processes and application in the AEC industry
  Apply JE Dunn VDC/BIM processes and standards
  Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
  Knowledge of BIM technology solutions including:
  • Autodesk BIM 360 Glue – Intermediate
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud – Intermediate
  • Autodesk Design Collaboration – Intermediate
  • Autodesk Revit (Architecture, Structure, MEP) – Intermediate
  • Autodesk AutoCAD – Intermediate
  • Autodesk Navisworks Manage, including JE Dunn clash workflow and program – Intermediate
  • Trimble’s Sketch-Up – Intermediate
  • Bluebeam – Intermediate
  • JE Dunn Enterprise Mobile Solution – Intermediate
  • Laser scanning process
  • Trimble Tekla Structures (Self Perform VDC Focused, Intermediate)
  • Trimble Field Layout Solutions (Self Perform VDC Focused, Intermediate)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a construction-related field of study (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years construction or related experience (Required)
• 2+ years BIM-related experience (Required)
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• May require periods of travel
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Requisition ID: 62912

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