Senior VDC Engineer

Gilder Search Group; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including medical, dental and vision plans

401(k)

Generous PTO and paid company holidays

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a VDC Senior Engineer in South Bend, Indiana. This role involves aiding the design-build team with 3D/2D coordination, providing technical support, performing clash detection, and engaging in various BIM-centric activities. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, possess extensive experience in MEP coordination and VDC processes, and be willing to travel. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plans, generous PTO, and a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in MEP coordination.
• Solid knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Experience with Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Assemble Systems, AutoCAD, Navisworks) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Structionsite, DroneDeploy, and BIM 360.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 3D and 2D coordination for the design‑build team.
• Provide technical support for applications used in‑house.
• Assist Pre‑Con with quantities extraction and scheduling.
• Perform clash detection on virtual building model.

Skills

3‑5 years of experience in AEC industry

Experience with VDC/BIM related processes

Knowledge of construction principles/practices

Experience with Autodesk Building Design Suite

Experience with Structionsite and BIM 360

Willingness to travel

Education

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

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 the 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 applications 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 Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Assemble Systems, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Structionsite, DroneDeploy, and BIM 360/ACC cloud‑based technology.
• Willing to travel and/or relocate to a job site.
• 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 that includes mandatory drug testing.

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.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), 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.