VDC Coordinator

Robins & Morton; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Robins & Morton Corp. is seeking a VDC Coordinator to guide project teams, train field and design partners in BIM technologies, and deliver accurate 3D/4D/5D/6D modeling across healthcare, education, and commercial projects.

You will collaborate with the Virtual Design and Construction team to push the use of innovative tech for precise project delivery. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD), and a proactive approach to learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience in field/operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of BIM/VDC software and design/graphics tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sales presentations and BIM-related marketing efforts.
• Participate in project kick-offs and meetings; support VDC/BIM sessions.
• Obtain building models and electronic documents from design team.
• Perform site visits to collect data for modeling tasks.
• Assist preconstruction with quantity extraction and prepare takeoff schedules.
• Perform clash detection to support constructability in design.
• Develop 4D scheduling simulations within building models.
• Prepare models as virtual mock-ups for visualization or constructability.
• Strive for 100% customer satisfaction on VDC/BIM projects.

Skills

BIM/VDC experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./B.A. in Building Science/Construction Mgmt/Civil Eng/Architecture

Associates in drafting/design

Tools

Revit Architecture

AutoCAD

Navisworks Manage

Revit Structure

Revit MEP

Fuzor

Assemble Systems

Google Sketch Up

Lumion

Photoshop

Job description

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

We are looking for a VDC Coordinator to communicate with our project teams, train field team members, design partners and trade partners to realize 3D/4D/5D/6D benefits and application to our projects. The VDC Coordinator will help us to provide the most innovative, precise and efficient services to our clients. We are looking for a highly innovative candidate with excellent problem solving skills, who will work with the Virtual Design and Construction team to further the use of technology to provide our clients with the best, most accurate services possible.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• Assist in sales presentations, marketing efforts related to Building Information Modeling (BIM) as required.
• Participate in project kick off, design, preconstruction, and operations/project meetings; assist in VDC/BIM-related work sessions/meetings, as required.
• Obtain building models and other electronic documents from design team.
• Perform site visits and collect data required to perform modeling tasks.
• Assist preconstruction with quantity extraction and ensure preparation of clear, properly formatted material takeoff schedules from building model.
• Perform clash detection of various building design disciplines during preconstruction to assist design team’s quality control efforts and to ensure constructability of projects during design.
• Develop animated construction timelines within building model to demonstrate 4D scheduling/sequencing/phasing simulation.
• Prepare models as virtual mock-ups for visualization, functionality and/or constructability.
• Strive to attain 100% Customer Satisfaction for all VDC/BIM projects, as well as internal satisfaction.
• Assist with creation, development and ongoing maintenance of BIM models (or conversion of 2D plans or PDF’s to 3D models) for projects.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture and/or Associates degree in drafting/design with 5+ years’ experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of Field/operations experience. 2+ Years of Construction experience with BIM/VDC Experience a plus.
• Knowledge of, & willingness to learn effective use & application of Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, Revit Structure, Revit MEP, Fuzor, Assemble Systems, Google Sketch Up, Lumion, Photo Shop & related programs.
• Effective use of non-BIM, Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, Power Point, Project.
• Experience in & passion for learning & using new VDC/BIM technologies/related design/graphics software.
• Proficient blueprint reading, document interpretation for all design disciplines.
• Understanding and application of estimating/preconstruction/construction techniques.

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.