VDC Engineer

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a VDC Engineer responsible for task-level management and implementing McCarthy's Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and BIM processes on assigned projects.

The role reports to the VDC Manager or the next highest position. You will lead BIM coordination, 3D modeling, 2D drawing production, laser scanning, drone operations, and contribute to BIM Execution Plans, VDC schedules, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Process oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Team collaboration and cross-functional communication.
• Familiarity with BIM tools and processes.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Task-level execution of VDC functions including BIM coordination and 3D modeling.
• Lead design coordination with project teams to ensure best practices.
• Develop native 3D model content to support self-perform scopes.
• Support coordination of work by others and perform 3D content development.
• Assist with BIM Execution Plans attachments and schedule integration.
• Contribute to VDC budgets and tracking at the project level.
• Provide VDC training and support to engineers, managers and superintendents.

Skills

Process oriented

Team builder

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture

Tools

Revit

Revizto

SketchUp

Tekla

Synchro

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The VDC Engineer is responsible for task level management. Implementation and execution of McCarthys Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Processes, tools, and best practices within their assigned projects. The VDC Engineer reports to the VDC Manager or next highest position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Task-level execution of VDC functions including BIM Execution planning, BIM Coordination, 3D modeling, 2D drawing production, 3D printing, laser scanning, drone flights and photogrammetry
• Lead technical aspect of 3D constructability and 3D Design and Trade Coordination, working in tandem with project teams to ensure standard of care and best practices are followed.
• Develop native 3D model content to support Self-Perform scopes of work (Concrete, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.)
• Develop native 3D model content to support coordination of work by performed by others (Framing, Misc. Metals, etc.).
• Execute laser scanning, processing, and deliverables for assigned project phases.
• Execute drone flights, processing, and deliverables for assigned project phases.
• Understand and contribute to development of BIM Execution Plan attachments for tasks assigned and how those tasks relate to the overall BIM Execution Plan and project plan.
• Understand and contribute to VDC schedule development for tasks assigned
• Understand and contribute to VDC budget development for tasks assigned
• Assist VDC team with VDC implementation opportunities during the pursuit phase
• Understand front end development and resource planning
• Conduct VDC and IVB tools/process training and support at the project-level for Engineers, Managers and Superintendents.
• Participate in VDC and IVB training for peers through various regional training opportunities.
• Coordinate workload of VDC Interns and Co-Ops at a task-level.
• Assist with tracking VDC Metrics at a task level
• Assist with documenting VDC lessons learned and implemented practices
• Understand, and contribute as applicable to, Regional and Corporate VDC goals and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required or equivalent years of industry experience.
• Process oriented, timely, and accountable to commitments/deadlines.
• Team builder attitude, self-motivated problem solver, active cross-communicator/facilitator.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, action oriented, and effective listener.
• Familiarity with authoring, analysis and scheduling tools such as Revit, Revizto, SketchUp, Tekla, Synchro, or others where applicable.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in daily documentation programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, or others where applicable.
• Understanding of Concrete structural systems preferred.
• Familiarity with construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Some Regional travel required.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS:

McCarthys Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.