Senior VDC Engineer: BIM Coordination Leader

Davis Construction

Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY)

Hybrid

USD 88,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

401(k) plan

ESOP

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Job summary

DAVIS is seeking a Senior Virtual Construction Engineer to lead planning and oversight of BIM/VDC workflows on complex construction projects. They provide strategic direction for model based coordination, and deliverable development while mentoring junior staff.

This role leads multiple complex BIM coordination efforts while reporting to higher staff. The base salary range is $88,000.00 - $105,000.00 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities in a dynamic

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
Advanced proficiency across BIM industry software such as Autodesk Navisworks, Revit and AutoCAD
Demonstrated ability to independently manage federated models, clash detection, and coordination issue resolution
Deep understanding of point cloud processing, analysis and incorporation into VDC efforts
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently
Strong communication skills 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 and validate shop drawings and submittals

Responsibilities

Lead 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-specific scope knowledge and BIM Execution Plan requirements to define coordination needs and deliverables
Independently produces and oversees advanced BIM/VDC deliverables, including trade composite drawings, overlay studies, point cloud processing, logistics plans, and related documentation
Establishes and enforces project-specific QA/QC procedures to ensure model accuracy, coordination completeness, adherence to standards, and alignment with project coordinates
Collaborates with Field Engineering and Reality Capture teams to establish project requirements, point of origin selection, and effective integration of reality capture data
Evaluates coordination challenges and develops creative, constructable solutions by leveraging experience and technical expertise
Aligns Virtual Construction deliverables with construction schedule milestones and supports project teams in meeting critical deadlines
Provides technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff, guiding assignments and promoting efficient, high-quality workflows
Supports cost management for VC projects and actively advances technology adoption, automation, and innovative workflows to enhance project delivery