Senior VDC Engineer: BIM & Coordination Lead

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Vehicle allowance

Annual incentive bonus

401(k)

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) is seeking a Senior Virtual Construction Engineer to lead BIM/VDC workflows on complex construction projects. You will supervise federated models, clash detection, and deliverables while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires coordinating with project teams, aligning deliverables with schedule milestones, and driving innovative workflows to enhance project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field, or equivalent years of experience
• A minimum of three (3) years VDC experience
• Advancedproficiencyacross BIM industry software such as Autodesk Navisworks,Revitand AutoCAD
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage federated models, clash detection, and coordination issue resolution
• Deep understanding of point cloud processing,analysisand incorporation into VDC efforts
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently
• Strong communicationskills with project teams and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience leading coordination efforts on active construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction documents, building systems, assemblies, phasing, trade coordination workflows
• Ability to interpret andvalidateshop drawings and submittals

Responsibilities

• Leads advanced trade coordination efforts on complex new construction and renovation projects, including clash detection, issue tracking, coordination meetings, integration of shop drawings and RFIs, and preparation of coordination reports
• Manages Virtual Construction project setup and model administration, including folder structures, naming conventions, file processing, and development of complex federated models in alignment with project controls and company workflows
• Applies discipline-specificscopeknowledge and BIM Execution Plan requirements to define coordination needs and deliverables, including specialized efforts such as core drilling coordination for building conversion projects
• Independently produces and oversees advanced BIM/VDC deliverables, including trade composite drawings, overlay studies, point cloud processing, sitelogisticsplans, and related documentation using company-standard tools
• Establishes and enforces project-specific QA/QC procedures to ensure model accuracy,coordinationcompleteness, adherence to standards, and alignment with project coordinates
• Collaborateswith Field Engineering and Reality Capture teams toestablishproject requirements, point of originselection, and effective integration of reality capture data
• Evaluates coordination challenges and develops creative, constructable solutions byleveragingexperience and technicalexpertise
• Aligns Virtual Construction deliverables with construction schedule milestones and supports project teams in meeting critical deadlines
• Provides technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff, guidingassignmentsand promoting efficient, high-quality workflows
• Supports cost management for VC projects and actively advances technology adoption, automation, and innovative workflows to enhance project delivery

Skills

VDC coordination

BIM software

Clash detection

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) is seeking a Senior Virtual Construction Engineer to lead BIM/VDC workflows on complex construction projects. You will supervise federated models, clash detection, and deliverables while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires coordinating with project teams, aligning deliverables with schedule milestones, and driving innovative workflows to enhance project delivery.