Senior VDC Engineer: BIM & Coordination Lead

mydpr; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness benefits

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a VDC-focused professional to lead project-level BIM workflows and model-based coordination. You will partner with design, engineering, and construction teams to proactively resolve issues before they impact field operations.

You will mentor VDC engineers, apply BIM to planning, visualization, and quantification, and configure projects to host BIM data according to current DPR practices. A strong background in VDC and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in VDC/BIM.
• Certifications and Licenses: None required.

Responsibilities

• Leads implementation of project-specific VDC workflows including coordination, quantification, and visual planning in alignment with DPR standards.
• Oversees model setup, integration, and management across disciplines, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Identifies and resolves design and coordination conflicts early to minimize construction impacts and improve field productivity.
• Collaborates with design and trade partners to facilitate model-based communication, fabrication alignment, and sequencing visualization.
• Prepares visuals, drawings, and documentation from models to support project communication and RFI processing. Follows up on RFIs and ensures timely resolution.
• Trains and mentors project team members in the use of VDC tools and best practices to improve project delivery efficiency, while also learning and implementing new software and technology to meet project requirements.
• Applies advanced proficiency in navigating models to identify building systems and interpret contract documents, and contributes to VDC knowledge sharing by capturing lessons learned and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Skills

VDC workflows

BIM

Coordination

Mentoring

Visual planning

Education

Bachelors in CM/Eng/Arch

Tools

BIM software

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a VDC-focused professional to lead project-level BIM workflows and model-based coordination. You will partner with design, engineering, and construction teams to proactively resolve issues before they impact field operations.

You will mentor VDC engineers, apply BIM to planning, visualization, and quantification, and configure projects to host BIM data according to current DPR practices. A strong background in VDC and collaboration is essential.