VDC/BIM Engineer — Model Lead & Coordination

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K with matching

ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial, a 100% employee-owned leader in commercial construction based in Austin, TX, is seeking a VDC Engineer to serve as BIM/VDC Model Administrator on assigned projects.

You will implement BIM/VDC processes, develop 4D schedules, create models for site logistics, coordinate with project teams, and support field workflows. A BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of three years of project engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience (Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent)
• Thorough knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and software
• General understanding of project delivery methods and their impact on BIM/VDC services (CMR, DBB, IPD, etc.)
• Strong problem solving, communication and public speaking skills
• Thorough understanding of construction terminology and processes; construction materials and systems; and drawings and specifications
• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling concepts with a thorough understanding of construction work sequencing
• Thorough understanding of quality control principles

Responsibilities

• Functions as the BIM/VDC “Model Administrator” on assigned projects
• Implements Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects
• Spends time at the jobsite implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects
• Supports BIM/VDC project staff training on assigned projects
• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
• Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry related conferences and forums
• Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition locally
• Creates models, including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed
• Validates model quality and accuracy
• Performs model revisions and manages model distribution
• Creates custom model components and families as needed
• Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedules
• Develops and maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects
• Manages and distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects
• Leads and/or Manages the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution
• Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency
• Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes
• Assists in BIM/VDC shop and field use drawing production and review
• Creates dimensioned drawings from the model for field use as needed
• Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification
• Validates model accuracy for model based quantity takeoff
• Creates model based quantity surveys for estimate verification
• Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff
• Ability to support an FM implementation strategy based on Owner’s needs and future goals
• Supports the training of Owner’s FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows as required

Skills

BIM/VDC knowledge

Project engineering

Public speaking

Construction terminology

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Austin Commercial, a 100% employee-owned leader in commercial construction based in Austin, TX, is seeking a VDC Engineer to serve as BIM/VDC Model Administrator on assigned projects.

You will implement BIM/VDC processes, develop 4D schedules, create models for site logistics, coordinate with project teams, and support field workflows. A BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of three years of project engineering experience are required.