Senior VDC Engineer: Lead BIM Coordination & Reality Capture

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 105,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-site health benefits

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

HSA contribution

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

DAVIS is seeking a Senior Virtual Construction Engineer to lead advanced BIM/VDC workflows on complex construction projects in Boston. You will guide model-based coordination, deliverables development, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of VDC experience, proficiency with Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD, and strong coordination across teams. You will ensure QA/QC and support field teams while helping implement innovative workflows.

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

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-specific scope knowledge 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, site logistics plans, and related documentation using company-standard tools.
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.