Traveling VDC Engineer - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a skilled VDC/BIM professional for a full-time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project portfolio. Responsibilities include leading BIM coordination, coordinating with designers, engineers and on-site trades, and applying VDC processes on project sites.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in BIM, VDC, and related software, with excellent collaboration skills and a readiness to travel 70–80%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in VDC or related field with minimum 4 years of experience or equivalent
• CM-BIM designation and continuing education credits preferred
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specs, and project schedules
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications related to VDC
• Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Excellent organizational skills, able to manage competing demands and deadlines
• Basic scripting/coding skills (Dynamo, Python)
• Proficiency with BIM tools such as Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, ACC
• Familiar with Lumion/Twinmotion; Unreal/Unity experience a plus
• Familiar with Reality Capture workflows (Autodesk ReCap) and 3D point clouds
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork mindset
• Commitment to continuous improvement; travel as required
• Physical and safety requirements in a construction environment

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC design and coordination review of BIM models on project site with stakeholders
• Coordinate VDC meetings, file management, and document control per SOPs
• Conduct BIM coordination meetings, track action items, and support communications with the VDC team
• Perform VDC engineering tasks including BIM coordination, submittals, and RFIs
• Prepare quantity variance reports for estimating and change management
• Develop presence on construction sites to resolve constructability issues and communicate solutions
• Collaborate with VDC team to execute BIM coordination schedule
• Apply BIM execution plans using related software tools
• Participate in expanding VDC services and deliverables (4D modeling, scheduling, VR/AR)
• Explore deployment of innovative VDC tools in controlled environments and capture lessons learned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

BIM coordination

VDC processes

Scripting (Dynamo/Python)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in VDC/Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

CM-BIM designation (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Construction Cloud (ACC)

Lumion/Twinmotion

Job description

Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers

Project Location(s): Huntsville, AL 35801 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved: 70-80%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

*** This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG). ***

Position Description

Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes, lead review of design models for construction projects on project site in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, using various VDC software tools, and complete VDC coordination of project deliverables. Perform other VDC workflows in partnership with Preconstruction and Reality Capture teams, including simulation models and production tracking.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, Trades, design partners, clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for and perform VDC meeting coordination, file management, document control.
• Conduct Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders, track action items, and support communication with project VDC team.
• Perform VDC Engineering tasks including preparation and review of BIM coordination process, concurrent submittals, and RFIs (Requests for Information) processes.
• Compile quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management and conduct initial assessment for Quality Control.
• Develop presence at construction jobsite to collaborate with stakeholders to determine solutions for constructability issues and communicate to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with VDC team to understand and execute BIM Coordination schedule.
• Utilize knowledge of VDC processes and related software to implement BIM execution plans.
• Participate in activities to gain exposure to other VDC services to develop ability to complete deliverables (e.g., model-based take off, estimating practices, variance reporting, 4D modeling, schedule sequencing, production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation, pursuit modeling).
• Understand potential value and assist in deploying innovative VDC tools in a controlled environment and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Additionally, Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited degree program in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or related technology, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, advanced degree, with minimum of 4 years of related experience or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Attain and maintain continuing education credits for CM-BIM designation, preferred
• Able to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications related to VDC
• Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to engage in collaborative professional and technical dialogue with stakeholders, and ability to tailor communications for non-technical audiences
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail, able to manage competing demands, meet deadlines and commitments
• Able to review/assess work, provide feedback, and prioritize responsibilities for self and others that are not direct reports
• Basic scripting/coding skills (e.g., Dynamo, Python)
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and working knowledge of BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD; similar BIM authoring/management tools)
• Familiar with animation software (e.g., Lumion, Twin Motion), Adobe (e.g., Design Studio) desired, and programming language (e.g., Unreal and Unity) experience a plus
• Familiar with Reality Capture workflows (e.g., Autodesk ReCap, 3D point cloud)
• Able to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment
• Familiar with continuous improvement culture, concepts, principles, methods, and tools
• Travel as required
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may perform work at office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.