VDC Engineer

DPR Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a VDC/BIM specialist to support project-level workflows and coordinate multidisciplinary models. You will work with design, engineering and construction teams to improve efficiency and reduce conflicts across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include organizing federated models, reviewing source data, communicating clashes, and developing visuals to support RFI processing. A related degree and up to four years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 0-4 years of experience in VDC/BIM is required.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and communicating across design, engineering and construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Organize multidisciplinary models into a federated coordination model for design, fabrication and construction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and trade partners to integrate BIM data and avoid conflicts.
• Review models for accuracy and alignment with requirements and execution plan.
• Identify and communicate clashes or constructability issues for timely resolution.
• Prepare visuals, drawings and documentation from models to support RFI processing.
• Follow up on RFIs to ensure timely responses.
• Track modeling progress to enable on-time coordination sign-off.
• Support Operations by applying VDC tools and navigating models to inform project execution.

Skills

VDC coordination

BIM modeling

Clash detection

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field

Tools

BIM software (Revit/Navisworks)

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports implementation at the project level for established Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows using data-rich models to coordinate, quantify, plan, and track work. Contributes to project efficiency by facilitating clear communication among design, engineering, and construction teams and providing technical support to elevate the expectations for cross-functional VDC use. Improves overall project outcomes by solving issues before they impact construction and supporting the timely development and approval of shop/fabrication level models.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes multidisciplinary models into a federated coordination model to support design, fabrication and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, and trade partners to integrate multidisciplinary BIM data into each disciplines source models to avoid conflicts and discrepancies.
• Reviews source models for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with contractual requirements and project exectution plan.
• Identifies and communicates potential clashes or constructability issues to project teams and trade partners for timely resolution.
• Prepares visuals, drawings, and documentation from models to support project communication and RFI processing.
• Follows up on RFIs and ensures timely resolution.
• Tracks modeling progress, performance and productivity to ensure model population allows for on-time coordination sign-off.
• Supports Operations teams by applying Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) tools and processes, navigating models to identify building systems, and interpreting contract documents to inform project execution.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

0-4 years of experience in VDC, BIM, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results.

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