Senior VDC/BIM Engineer - 3D Coordination & Reality Capture

The LiRo Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LiRo-Hill in New York City seeks an experienced VDC Engineer to lead building information modeling efforts across architectural, structural, MEP, and utility disciplines. You will manage complex models, ensure QA/QC, and coordinate trade teams to deliver high‑quality deliverables.

You will leverage Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM tools, adapting to project needs, while supporting reality capture workflows and 4D simulations. A strong client‑facing capable communicator is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an AEC-related discipline.
• Min. 5 years of hands‑on BIM/VDC experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Proficiency in Autodesk products such as Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks; knowledge of Bentley tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D BIM models for architectural, structural, MEP, and utility/site infrastructure.
• Oversee project model setup and management throughout the project lifecycle; set up projects to support linked files, coordinate systems and multi‑phase workflows.
• Apply standards, BIM execution strategies, and best practices to diverse project types and client requirements.
• Maintain model accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project standards and protocols.
• Perform Clash Detection and coordinate 3D trade coordination meetings and support management of trade contractor drafters.
• Lead QA/QC processes and manage BIM deliverables using point clouds, drawings, and as‑built references.
• Support reality capture services (LiDAR, SLAM) and Scan‑to‑BIM workflows.
• Produce renderings, visualizations and 4D simulations as needed.
• Support site visits and field verification.
• Troubleshoot BIM software and stay current with emerging tools.

Skills

BIM/VDC experience

Contract documents reading

Coordination across disciplines

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related AEC field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Navisworks

ACC Model Coordination

Bentley MicroStation

ProjectWise

OpenBuildings

Python

Dynamo

OpenRoads

Job description

LiRo-Hill in New York City seeks an experienced VDC Engineer to lead building information modeling efforts across architectural, structural, MEP, and utility disciplines. You will manage complex models, ensure QA/QC, and coordinate trade teams to deliver high‑quality deliverables.

You will leverage Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM tools, adapting to project needs, while supporting reality capture workflows and 4D simulations. A strong client‑facing capable communicator is essential.