VDC Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Retirement and savings benefits

Educational assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a VDC Engineer to join our Austin team. The role focuses on BIM administration, coordination, and providing 3D content for project teams.

You will support proposal prep, estimating, scheduling, and logistics using Navisworks, Revit, and other tools. The position requires travel to job sites; working closely with design and construction disciplines to resolve conflicts before construction begins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year in the construction or design field.
• Software system implementation or upgrades experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction scheduling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create and integrate a construction model for coordinating construction activities across disciplines.
• Identify clashes between building systems and materials to resolve conflicts.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with designers, subcontractors and vendors.
• Create 4D schedules to align construction model with project schedule.
• Perform quantity take-offs from the model for estimating and planning.
• Update model to support site logistics and on-site decisions.
• Review shop drawings with the construction model for accuracy.
• Track RFIs and respond using the construction model as reference.
• Assist with punch lists and incorporate items into the model.
• Maintain record-model version for owner handover and FM integration.

Skills

Navisworks

Revit

Civil 3D

SketchUp

VICO

Tekla

Scheduling

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Horizontal Glue

VICO

Tekla

Job description

Job Description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a VDC Engineer to join our team in Austin!

Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial building services?

The Virtual Design Construction Engineer will provide routine Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration and coordination to assigned projects. This position will be responsible for providing models and documents, providing BIM technical support, and assembling 3D content modeled by others. All activities will be performed in support of the Ryan Companies project team. The VDC Engineer assists projects teams with proposal preparation, interview media, estimating, scheduling, logistics, procurement, and conflict resolution before physical construction commences.

Some Things You Can Expect To Do

• Create and integrate a construction model for use in coordinating construction activities and conflict resolution between design and construction disciplines. Includes modeling architecture, structural, MEP, site design and other disciplines as necessary. Construction model may start from either 2D plans or a 3D design model.
• Identify clashes between building systems and construction materials to resolve conflicts before encountering them on-site.
• Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, inclusive of subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model.
• Create 4D schedules to coordinate construction model with the project schedule. Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities (ex., 2-week look ahead) and manage critical path milestones.
• Complete quantity take-offs from model to be used for estimating, material orders and work planning.
• Leverage construction model for staging and onsite logistics.
• Review shop drawings with construction model for accuracy. Coordinate with other disciplines to process shop drawings.
• Track RFIs and use construction model to assist in responding to them.
• Assist with project punch lists and incorporate items into construction model.
• Using construction model, identify areas with restricted access to easily and effectively maintain building systems.
• Update construction model to be used as a record model and given to the owner at the completion of construction. This has potential to be the start of a facility model that could integrate with facility management systems.
• Add to library of common virtual construction elements to be used on future projects
• A large portion of time will be spent on project job sites. Travel may be required for those sites, including out of state jobs.
• Other responsibilities as specified by the Hub VP of Operations, Division Manager or Director of Virtual Design and Construction.

You Will Really Standout If You Have

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year in the construction or design field.
• Software system implementation and/or upgrades experience preferred.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Strong interest in construction related technology.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple applications related to virtual construction (Navisworks, Revit, Civil 3D, Sketchup, Horizontal Glue, VICO, Tekla).
• Basic understanding of multiple construction scheduling techniques.
• Understanding of application development, customization and implementation.
• Ability to prioritize workload and create action plans to ensure commitments are met.

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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