VDC/BIM Specialist

Hedrick Brothers Construction Co., Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedrick Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a hands-on VDC Coordinator in West Palm Beach, FL. You will build and maintain BIM models, coordinate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and support quantity takeoffs and scheduling on active projects.

The role requires a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, plus at least 3 years of project engineering experience and strong plan-reading skills. English communication proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program.
• Minimum 3 years of related project engineering experience and proficient plan reading.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain schematic and detailed BIM models for projects (structure, architectural, MEP).
• Serve as Model Administrator, manage model changes, and BIM revision log.
• Coordinate with BIM service providers and subcontractors, assist with subcontracting to outside vendors.
• Derive material quantities, perform quantity take-offs, and prepare quantity reports.
• Develop design-phase and coordination schedules; prepare 4D simulations.
• Define scopes of work, evaluate field problems, and issue RFIs; track logs and submittals.

Job description

About Hedrick Brothers Construction

Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. For more than 45 years we have built across Florida in hospitality, multi-family, industrial, healthcare, and the public sector, with project values ranging from $5M to $160M.

Our work is guided by our GRIT values — Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Team — and a culture built on doing right by our people, our trade partners, and our clients.

The Opportunity

The VDC Coordinator develops and maintains models and supports VDC procedures across HBC projects, serving as a liaison between departments, clients, and architects. You're hands-on in the model — building, coordinating, and documenting — while learning to manage the full VDC process.

This role blends modeling, quantity takeoff, scheduling support, and trade coordination on active projects.

What You'll Do

Modeling & BIM

• Create and maintain schematic and detailed models — structure, interior/exterior architectural elements, and MEP systems as applicable.
• Serve as Model Administrator for assigned projects, manage model change control, and keep the BIM revision log.
• Identify conflicts and incomplete or ambiguous design information and develop models to illustrate questions and solutions.
• Create new library components, update as-built and revised models, and distribute models showing changes and RFI answers.
• Coordinate with BIM service providers and subcontractors and assist with subcontracting assignments to outside vendors.

Quantities & Scheduling Support

• Derive material quantities, perform quantity take-offs, and produce quantity reports and surveys.
• Verify original estimate quantities for cost reports and report quantities in place.
• Develop the design-phase schedule and the modeling and coordination schedule.
• Prepare 4D simulations and integrate long-lead items as required.

Trade & Field Coordination

• Define scopes of work, evaluate field problems, and issue RFIs; maintain control logs and review submittal/ expediting logs for VDC models.
• Attend and/or manage model coordination and VDC meetings, write minutes, and record coordination sign-offs.
• Process shop/fabrication-level models for approval and coordinate with internal and subcontractor detailers.
• Evaluate construction installations against the 3D coordinated models and prepare shop-drawing-level models for self-performed work.
• Produce dimensioned drawings from the model and support job layout driven by 3D model data.

What You Bring to the Role

Experience & Education

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program required.
• Minimum 3 years of related project engineering experience and proficient plan reading.

Certifications & Licenses

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal.

Skills & Attributes

• Proficient with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, AutoCad, & Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented modeler comfortable coordinating across trades and departments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Primarily works in an office environment at a desk and computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally visits active construction sites and may be exposed to weather, noise, dust, and machinery.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for repetitive tasks such as keyboard, phone, and filing.
• Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries up to 50 pounds; regularly up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, or stands on a stool to access files and materials.
• Requires close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hedrick Brothers Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.