VDC Coordination Lead - Assistant Manager

Hoar Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoar Construction in Austin, TX is seeking an Assistant Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager who supports VDC managers in design and trade partner coordination. You will help visualize constructability and lead multiple deliverables across 1-3 smaller projects.

Travel up to 15% is required; strong communication and problem-solving are essential as you collaborate with architects, engineers, and trades to develop VDC strategies and BIM plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Const Mgmt, Architecture, Engineering or related field, or equiv AEC experience preferred.
• 2-5 years BIM coordination experience preferred.
• 2-5 years experience working in Precon, Operations, or VDC-related role.
• Intermediate level software knowledge in Autodesk packages (i.e.: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, etc.) and other platforms.
• Proficiency in Navisworks required. Experience with Revit, Assemble, Revizto preferred by not required.
• Experience creating custom Revit families
• Familiarity with construction concepts, practices, and procedures
• Possesses strong technical skills, and creative problem-solving abilities
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP coordination meeting discussions
• Identify constructability issues, missing information, and notify the project team of these issues and RFI’s that need to be written
• Maintain open communication with project teams, to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Actively engage in collaborative problem solving with architects, engineers, project team members, and trade contractors
• Assist VDC Manager in developing project specific VDC strategies, scope, and plan in addition to standard processes
• Aide and support training in various software packages (i.e.: Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Administer and support VDC coordination kick-off meeting and subsequent meetings
• Assist VDC Manager in preparing guidelines and processes for project requirements and in the development of BIM plans and strategy
• Support implementation of project specific VDC strategy and VDC initiatives
• Project specific leadership and mentoring for VDC and related technology fields
• Assist VDC Managers in language creation for BIM Execution Plans.
• Support the pre-construction process by producing and adjusting models as required for constructability reviews, quantity take-offs, project scheduling and cost estimates. Create virtual mock-ups and other modeling activities.
• Assist in development of laser scan plan documents and perform laser scan services for project teams
• Communicate with the project trade partners to manage the production of Model Based Submittals
• Collect comprehensive building models, examine for conflicts, document, assign and help determine how to manage change and development
• Communicate with trade contractors on coordination progress and host working sessions
• Manage on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of VDC applications and processes in addition to VDC deliverables
• Assist in the development and maintain project coordination schedules. May delegate to and coach VDC Engineers on day-to-day tasks and assignments
• Support setup of VDC field equipment and software (total stations, laser scanner, UAVs)

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Hoar Construction in Austin, TX is seeking an Assistant Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager who supports VDC managers in design and trade partner coordination. You will help visualize constructability and lead multiple deliverables across 1-3 smaller projects.

Travel up to 15% is required; strong communication and problem-solving are essential as you collaborate with architects, engineers, and trades to develop VDC strategies and BIM plans.