VDC Coordinator

Vaughn Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction is seeking a VDC Coordinator in Dallas, Texas, to oversee BIM coordination and ensure project execution aligns with company values. The role includes training team members, creating coordination issues, and managing schedules while fostering a collaborative environment.

A candidate should possess a degree in construction, engineering, or architecture along with 5+ years of BIM experience and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative construction projects.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a fast-paced innovative environment.
• Experience in public speaking and managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee several individuals for BIM coordination and schedule adherence.
• Produce and manage a BIM Execution Plan.
• Train team members on BIM software and troubleshoot issues.
• Create coordination issues and track them to completion.

Skills

Knowledge in Autodesk Software (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks)

Knowledge in Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360)

Advanced PC skills

Experience with Blue Beam Studio

Education

Two-year degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field

Five + years of experience with BIM in the construction industry

Job description

Overview

About Us Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities. OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

If you are pursuing a degree in Architecture, Construction or Engineering as well as possessing strong interpersonal skills, technical problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and enjoy working with in a fast-paced innovative environment apply for this career opportunity. Our VDC coordinators facilitate the spatial coordination of the underground utilities and overhead and in-wall mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, model any scope gaps per contract, and provide VDC assistance to the project team by means of visualizations and integration into the field. VDC coordinators augment virtual reality to physical reality to help projects ensure construction is done the Vaughn way “Do it Once, Do it Right”.

Duties/Responsibilities

• BIM coordinator will oversee several individuals at any given time and make sure a BIM coordination schedule is adhered to. Hold weekly coordination meetings.
• Produce and manage a BIM Execution Plan.
• Work within multiple design and construction software to produce accurate drawings for field layout purposes.
• You will be responsible for training team members on how to use BIM software, as well as troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
• Oversee data exchange and collaboration issues.
• Create coordination issues and track them to completion.
• Manage an automated process that can help ensure tasks are completed within the time projects define and what model objects need to be exchanged in each model along with all the right data each team member needs.

Education and Training

• two-year degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Five + years of experience with BIM in the construction industry is preferred.
• Experience building healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects preferred.
• Experience in public speaking and managerial roles.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge in Autodesk Software (Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks)
• Knowledge in Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360)
• Advanced PC skills, specifically Microsoft Windows Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Experience with Blue Beam Studio.