Senior VDC Coordinator

Robins & Morton; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Robins & Morton, a leading construction firm, seeks a Senior VDC Coordinator to lead BIM/VDC development and coordination across preconstruction and construction stages. You will partner with project teams, design partners and trades to drive BIM processes that improve coordination, visualization and execution.

The role emphasizes mentoring, advancing VDC standards, and promoting best practices across the organization, including leading BIM-related meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. degree with 5+ years of construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years BIM/VDC experience; 10+ years overall industry experience preferred.
• Healthcare construction experience preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading and document interpretation skills across all design disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk AEC Collection and VDC/BIM software.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM/VDC coordination on assigned projects from preconstruction through construction.
• Define project BIM/VDC scope, execution plans, budgets and deliverables.
• Participate in kickoff, design, preconstruction and project meetings; lead BIM/VDC sessions and coordination meetings.
• Manage building models and documents from design teams and trade partners with version control.
• Lead creation and maintenance of BIM models; convert 2D plans to 3D as needed.
• Perform clash detection and constructability reviews to reduce risk.
• Support preconstruction and operations with visualization, quantity extraction and 4D simulations.
• Mentor junior team members and train teams on BIM/VDC tools.
• Help develop and promote VDC standards across the organization.

Skills

BIM/VDC experience

Leadership

Team collaboration

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

B.S./B.A. in Building Science/Construction Management/Civil Engineering/Architecture

Associates in drafting/design

Tools

Autodesk AEC Collection

Laser scanning software

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Job description

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose-a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values-values-come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

We are looking for a Senior VDC Coordinator to lead the development, utilization and coordination of building models and related technologies during the sales, preconstruction and construction stages of our projects. This role partners closely with project teams, design partners and trade partners to drive BIM/VDC processes that improve coordination, constructability, visualization and project execution. The Senior VDC Coordinator will also play an important role in mentoring team members, leading BIM-related meetings and helping advance VDC standards and best practices across the organization.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

(Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• Lead BIM/VDC coordination efforts on assigned projects from preconstruction through construction, partnering with operations, estimating, design teams and trade partners.
• Help define project BIM/VDC scope, execution plans, budgets and deliverables to align with project goals and client expectations.
• Participate in kick off, design, preconstruction and project meetings, and lead BIM/VDC-related work sessions and coordination meetings as required.
• Obtain, organize and manage building models and electronic documents from design teams and trade partners, while maintaining file protocols and version control.
• Lead the creation, development, review and maintenance of BIM models, including conversion of 2D plans or PDFs into 3D models as needed.
• Perform clash detection, constructability reviews and model-based coordination to proactively identify conflicts, reduce risk and improve field execution.
• Support preconstruction and operations teams with quantity extraction, visualization, virtual mock-ups, logistics planning and model-based problem solving.
• Develop 4D phasing, sequencing and schedule simulations, along with images and animations that clearly communicate project approach and requirements.
• Mentor junior team members and assist in training project teams on BIM/VDC tools, workflows, standards and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement by helping develop VDC standards, evaluating new technologies and promoting effective BIM/VDC use across the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

(Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture and/or Associates degree in drafting/design with 5+ years' experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of Field/operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of BIM/VDC experience and 10 years of overall industry experience preferred.
• Healthcare construction experience preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading and document interpretation skills across all design disciplines.
• Strong understanding and application of estimating, preconstruction and construction processes and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge and application of the Autodesk AEC Collection of software as well as other applicable VDC/BIM related softwares.
• Strong knowledge of laser scanning and laser scan registration and utilization workflows.
• Effective use of non-BIM related software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other construction-related platforms.
• Registered Part 107 sUAS pilot is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively work with subcontractors, architects, engineers, clients and internal team members.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.