Senior VDC Engineer

Sky Mavis; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision plans

401k

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sky Mavis is seeking a VDC Senior Engineer based in Phoenix, Arizona. This pivotal role involves supporting project teams throughout the design-build cycle, utilizing advanced BIM methodologies and applications. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, alongside 3-5 years of AEC experience, especially in MEP coordination. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, travel opportunities, and is classified as safety-sensitive, requiring background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in AEC industry, specifically in MEP coordination.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with VDC/BIM related processes.
• Solid knowledge of construction principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design-build team with BIM coordination tasks.
• Liaise with design and subcontractor teams for project activities.
• Perform material quantity take-offs for estimations.

Skills

3D and 2D coordination

BIM best practices

Construction principles

VDC processes

Technical support for applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Assemble Systems, AutoCAD, Navisworks)

Structionsite

DroneDeploy

BIM 360/ACC cloud-based technology

Job description

The Role We Want You For

The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Senior Engineer will become a strategic asset within a growing business unit and the key member of our project teams for the most creative builder in America. As part of VDC team you will be involved in a range of activities throughout the design-build cycle that are essential for a successful project delivery. These activities include support and implementation of Clayco’s Digital Practice Technology in a variety of tasks as they relate to design analysis, design process, pre-construction, construction, and the facility handover. This is a critical support role with opportunity to become one of our VDC industry experts.

The Specifics of the Role

• Provide assistance to the design-build team to facilitate 3D and 2D coordination.
• Liaison with the design team and project subcontractors through multitude of BIM centric activities.
• Provide technical support for a range of application used in-house.
• Assist Pre-Con with quantities extraction and scheduling.
• Assist and coach the project teams in the use of companywide BIM best practices.
• Coordinate 3D content modeled by others and model any content not provided.
• Perform 4D virtual building analysis on model working closely with scheduling, project managers, and superintendents.
• Perform 5D virtual building analysis in close collaboration with the estimating team.
• Perform and document clash detection on virtual building model as well as assist in conflict resolution.
• Perform material quantity take-off of building model for conceptual estimating purposes utilizing leading edge BIM technologies.
• Manage model changes through design updates and as built conditions.
• Serve as the information manager and content gatekeeper for the duration of project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 3-5 years of experience in AEC industry, in particular MEP coordination.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with VDC/BIM related processes.
• Solid knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with a combination of the following applications: Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Assemble Systems, AutoCAD, Navisworks),
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with a combination of the following applications: Structionsite, DroneDeploy, and BIM 360/ACC cloud-based technology.
• Willing to travel and/or relocate to a job site.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.