Senior VDC Engineer

Jobtailor; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a VDC Coordinator to independently manage VDC coordination and reality capture tasks on diverse projects in a fast-paced environment. You will apply BIM standards and BEP, ensuring high-quality deliverables while coordinating with the VDC Manager and regional teams.

The role requires 3-4 years of VDC experience, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with 3D design software and reality capture tools to support constructability reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, BIM or related field.
• 3-4 years of VDC Coordination experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency with BIM and design software.
• Knowledge of complex design concepts and integrated building components and systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment while coaching VDC engineers.
• Ability to create 3D coordination models to facilitate the coordination process.
• Strong proficiency with reality capture hardware, software, and processes.
• Strong proficiency with 3D software and ability to model, dissect, and leverage the software for construction purposes.
• Ability to read construction schedules and tie activities to VDC deliverables.
• Ability to prioritize project tasks to achieve project VDC deliverables deadlines.
• Ability to display areas of subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Independently completes VDC coordination and reality capture processes with little supervision.
• Supports the implementation of Baseline and Enterprise VDC standards.
• Applies BIM Standards and BEP on projects.
• Ensures quality and execution of day-to-day VDC deliverables and communicates issues to the VDC Manager as needed.
• Assists in drafting project coordination schedule and reviews with the VDC Manager.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members in other regions/Business Units.
• Communicates with project teams; facilitates meetings to resolve issues, review schedules, or other documentation.
• Utilizes 3D design software to identify, communicate, and resolve project challenges.
• Utilizes Reality Capture technology to support project deliverables.
• Combines all building discipline models into the coordination model.
• Reviews coordination model for constructability issues using clash detection.
• Assigns responsible parties and documents with minutes, submittals, RFIs, and updated models.
• Displays areas of subject matter expertise.
• Gains exposure to various project delivery methods and market sectors.
• Participates in BU office activities including orientation and training.
• Responsible for 2-4 VDC deliverables under supervision.
• Collaborates with business development to align with sales metrics.

Skills

VDC coordination

BIM software

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reality capture

3D modeling

Schedule reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, BIM, or related field

Tools

3D design software

Reality capture hardware

Job description

Responsibilities

• Independently Completes VDC Coordination and Reality Capture processes with little supervision
• Supports the implementation of Baseline and Enterprise VDC standards
• Understands and applies Building Information Modeling (BIM) Standards and Specifications (BS&S) and BIM Execution Plan (BEP) on projects
• Responsible for the quality and execution of day-to-day VDC project deliverables and processes; relays project issues and staffing and equipment challenges to the VDC Manager as needed
• May assist in drafting project coordination schedule and reviewing with the VDC Manager
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members in other regions/Business Units (BUs)
• Communicates with internal and external project teams; facilitates meetings to resolve project issues, review schedules, or other project documentation
• Utilizes 3D design software to identify, communicate, and resolve project challenges
• Utilizes Reality Capture technology, such as laser scanning and drones, to support project deliverables
• Combines all building discipline models into the coordination model
• Reviews the coordination model for constructability issues utilizing the software’s clash detection capabilities
• Assigns responsible party(ies) for issue resolution; verifies and documents with meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, and updated models
• Displays areas of subject matter expertise
• Gains exposure to various project delivery methods and market sectors, and how to apply VDC
• Participates in BU office and department activities including orientation programs, training sessions, and peer group meetings
• Responsible for 2-4 project VDC deliverables under little supervision
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM) or related field
• 3-4 years of VDC Coordination experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Strong time‑management and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge and proficiency with BIM and design software
• Knowledge of complex design concepts and integrated building components and systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team environment while coaching and mentoring VDC engineers
• Ability to create 3D coordination models to facilitate the coordination process
• Strong proficiency with reality capture hardware, software, and processes
• Strong proficiency with 3D software and ability to model, dissect, and leverage the software for construction purposes
• Ability to read construction schedules and tie activities to VDC deliverables
• Ability to prioritize project tasks to achieve project VDC deliverables deadlines
• Ability to display areas of subject matter expertise