VDC Coordinator

Landis Construction LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Landis Construction LLC is hiring for a full-time position focused on Virtual Design & Construction. The successful candidate will lead efforts in Building Information Modeling (BIM) throughout preconstruction and construction phases, ensuring quality and compliance with project goals.

A background in architecture or construction along with 5-7 years of related BIM experience is essential. Familiarity with Navisworks, Autodesk Revit, and AutoCAD is required.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years of experience in BIM work from preconstruction to project completion.
• Competency in BIM software and project management tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and integrating 4D and 5D BIM models for projects.
• Coordinate quality control on BIM models with design teams.
• Support Preconstruction and Strategy teams with design reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Construction sequencing

Education

Architectural or construction background

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or technology

Tools

Navisworks

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Reports To

Vice President of Strategy

Collaborates With

Elements of Preconstruction, Construction & Strategy

Position Type

Full Time

Classification

Exempt

Summary

This position is responsible for facilitating all Virtual Design & Construction efforts, principally Building Information Modeling efforts during Strategy, Preconstruction, and Construction, including overall QA/QC, and assisting with design and creation of 3D models, renderings and/or animations for construction project proposals and interviews within the context of the Company’s long-term goals and values.

Core Values

• Do The Right Thing – whether someone is looking or not; be trustworthy, fair and respectful
• Focus on Excellence – Continuous improvement; can-do attitude; have openness leading to better results
• Bring Value – Give rather than take; move things forward; optimize for others
• Work as a Team – Celebrate wins, learn from losses; work together; support one another

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist with and/or develop, create, modify, augment and integrate 4D and 5D BI models and CAD files for the pursuit and construction of projects.
• Working with design teams and subcontractors, provide quality assistance and quality control on each model.
• Assist and coordinate with the BIM team in maintenance of construction standards, processes and project goals.
• Assist Preconstruction and Strategy teams with quantity take-offs, early Preconstruction RFI’s, clash detection, QA/QC of the design deliverables and constructability reviews to identify design conflicts, sequencing challenges, and coordination risks.
• Collaborate with Planning & Scheduling to support project phasing analysis, logistics planning, sequencing visualization, and schedule-related model integration.
• Manage and maintain project model integrity, version control, file organization, and VDC documentation standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support lifecycle handoffs by organizing and transferring VDC-related models, assumptions, coordination efforts, and design intelligence between project phases.
• Assist Construction teams by facilitating clash detection efforts, RFI creation with proposed solutions utilizing BIM software, coordination modeling, and other risk mitigation efforts.
• Assist Construction teams with reality capture, information modeling, and model-based field coordination support.
• Assist our Work Acquisition team with renderings, 3D models and other visuals during the creation of proposals and in preparation for in-person interviews, helping communicate project approach, logistics, phasing, and Owner Expectations.

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

Core Competencies

• Understanding of construction sequencing, terminology and logistics. Must be able to identify and drive resolution to conflicts that affect the critical path per the contract schedule.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate collaboratively with our design and trade partners
• Ability to work successfully with all teams in the company
• Ability to represent Company in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Required Experience & Education

• Architectural or construction background required
• 5 – 7 years of experience in BIM work from preconstruction to project completion
• Competency in the following: Navisworks, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam

Preferred Experience & Education

• Degree in construction engineering or technology
• Experience with Procore preferred

Work Environment

This position is in-person in a standard office environment. This job will also require transportation and driving to various jobsites as needed to complete role responsibilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regular lifting of materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to see and read on computer screens, proposals, contracts and other documentation with accuracy to ensure clear interpretation and attention to detail.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods, walk, use hands and arms, talk, hear, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, squat, climb, and view a computer monitor while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position will also utilize endurance and the ability to walk outdoors for extended periods, including stairs and elevated structures and scaffolding.

Work Hours

Normal “working hours” anticipated are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, it is expected that this position may need to be available by phone, e-mail, and/or for virtual meeting participation after hours and/or before, during, and after any critical after-hour project functions and work activities, or in the event of emergency circumstances and/or crises (such as Hurricane Preparedness Plans), as necessary.

Travel

Limited as required

Disclaimer

This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between Landis Construction and any of its employees.