VDC Coordinator

B.l.-Harbert-International,-LLC-; Mountain Brook (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BLHI is seeking a VDC Manager/Construction Technology Manager to lead BIM/VDC execution across projects. Ideal candidates will have a 4-year degree (or technical school equivalent) with 2–5 years of construction-related experience and strong BIM software proficiency.

The role requires coordinating BIM kickoff meetings, weekly project coordination, model upkeep, and clash resolution to ensure alignment with project goals. Travel to jobsites is possible.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in a relevant curriculum or tech school equivalent with VDC/BIM experience.
• Preferred 2-5 years construction related experience.
• BIM/VDC knowledge and coordination experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the VDC protocol for each assigned project.
• Detail the BIM Execution Plan with input from the project team.
• Develop a schedule for completing all VDC efforts that aligns with the overall project schedule.
• Lead BIM kickoff meetings and weekly coordination meetings.
• Identify and document clashes using clash detection software and drive resolutions.
• Maintain and distribute an up-to-date master model for accuracy.
• Ensure stakeholders understand the BIM process and their roles.

Skills

Detail oriented

Coordination

BIM knowledge

Understanding of plan/spec reading

Education

4-year degree in relevant field

Tech school equivalent with VDC/BIM experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GoToMeeting

SketchUp

Primavera P6

Job description

VDC Manager and/or Construction Technology Manager

Educational Requirements of position:

• Education:
  • 4 year degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or university
  • Or Technical School Equivalent with relevant VDC/BIM Experience
• Experience:
  • Preferred 2-5 years construction related experience.

Technical Requirements of position:

• Software
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Auto-Cad
  • Proficiency in BlueBeam
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency in GoToMeeting virtual meetings
  • Working knowledge of Sketch-up and other design and modeling software platforms
  • Working knowledge of Primavera P6 (or similar scheduling software/application)
• General
  • Working knowledge of building components and trade sequencing
  • Working knowledge of plan and specification reading
  • Basic understanding of sub/vendor scopes of work

Essential Function of the position

• Developing, implementing and maintaining the VDC protocol for each assigned project.
• Detailing the BIM Execution Plan for each assigned project with input from project team.
• Developing a schedule for completing all VDC efforts that supports the Overall Project Schedule for each assigned project.
• Identifying priority areas requiring maximum coordination efforts.
• Leading and coordinating a BIM kickoff meeting for all stakeholders at the start of each assigned project.
• Leading and coordinating weekly project coordination meetings with all relevant team members.
• Identifying, documenting, and communicating project clashes using clash detection software.
• Leading conflict resolution and communicating resulting actions.
• Recording and distributing meeting minutes and action items from coordination meetings.
• Developing RFI’s and submitting to the project team.
• Facilitating sign off of coordinated areas and correlating submittals.
• Maintaining and distributing an up to date master model for accurate project reference.
• Ensuring that all stakeholders are on board with the project goals and understand the BIM process and their role within it.
• Establishing robust quality control procedures to ensure that all models and datasets are accurate and that the level of information is fit for purpose.
• Recording and monitoring the shared data and relationships between models, for example grids, floor levels and shared project coordinates.
• Coordinating the project teams and liaising with the design team and client to ensure success.
• Facilitating subcontractor and design consultant communication in and out of meetings as required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time under the direction of multiple supervisors.

Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain relationship with design team and Owner counterpart
• Establish and maintain relationship with project subcontractors
• Ensures positive exposure to community
• Supports company community service projects

Corporate Culture/Evolution

• Demonstrates adherence to BLHI Corporate Values in daily management
• Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
• Continually seeks feedback and personal development for advancement
• Seeks to learn about the history of BLHI
• Seeks to understand and further the overall objectives of BLH

Mental Effort

Considerable mental effort and comprehension, sustained concentration with frequent interruptions

Physical Effort

Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office and jobsite, seeing, and communicating effectively.

Travel to jobsites will be required with varying frequency depending upon the demands of each project.

Working Conditions

Varied – Small private office, cubical or shared office with public contact/fellow employees. Location may be on jobsite, in corporate or regional office, or from an approved home office.

*Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

*This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, and is subject to change at any time.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

BIM

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

BIM

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