VDC Engineer

Turner Construction Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Philadelphia, PA seeks an experienced VDC professional to lead BIM coordination on project sites, review models, and coordinate with design partners and trades using Navisworks, Revit, and related tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in VDC or related field, 4+ years of experience, scripting skills (Dynamo, Python), and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in VDC or related field with 4+ years of experience in VDC/coordination.
• Ability to read contracts, drawings, specs and schedules with BIM proficiency.
• Proficiency in BIM tools and basic scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC coordination meetings with stakeholders and track follow-ups.
• Coordinate BIM processes, submittals, RFIs, and change management.
• Develop constructability solutions on-site and communicate with teams.
• Utilize BIM tools to support quantity takeoffs and production tracking.

Skills

Dynamo

Python

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in VDC or related field

CM-BIM designation (preferred)

Tools

Navisworks Manage

Revit

AutoCAD

Construction Cloud (ACC)

Lumion

Twinmotion

Unreal

Unity

Autodesk ReCap

Job description

Division: Philadelphia Main

Project Location(s): Philadelphia, PA 19019 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Perform Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) processes, lead review of design models for construction projects on project site in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, using various VDC software tools, and complete VDC coordination of project deliverables. Perform other VDC workflows in partnership with Preconstruction and Reality Capture teams, including simulation models and production tracking.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, Trades, design partners, clients and other relevant stakeholders.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for and perform VDC meeting coordination, file management, document control.
• Conduct Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders, track action items, and support communication with project VDC team.
• Perform VDC Engineering tasks including preparation and review of BIM coordination process, concurrent submittals, and RFIs (Requests for Information) processes.
• Compile quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management and conduct initial assessment for Quality Control.
• Develop presence at construction jobsite to collaborate with stakeholders to determine solutions for constructability issues and communicate to relevant parties.
• Collaborate with VDC team to understand and execute BIM Coordination schedule.
• Utilize knowledge of VDC processes and related software to implement BIM execution plans.
• Participate in activities to gain exposure to other VDC services to develop ability to complete deliverables (e.g., model-based take off, estimating practices, variance reporting, 4D modeling, schedule sequencing, production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation, pursuit modeling).
• Understand potential value and assist in deploying innovative VDC tools in a controlled environment and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited degree program in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or related technology, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, advanced degree, with minimum of 4 years of related experience or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Attain and maintain continuing education credits for CM-BIM designation, preferred
• Able to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications related to VDC
• Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to engage in collaborative professional and technical dialogue with stakeholders, and ability to tailor communications for non-technical audiences
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail, able to manage competing demands, meet deadlines and commitments
• Able to review/assess work, provide feedback, and prioritize responsibilities for self and others that are not direct reports
• Basic scripting/coding skills (e.g., Dynamo, Python)
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and working knowledge of BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD; similar BIM authoring/management tools)
• Familiar with animation software (e.g., Lumion, Twin Motion), Adobe (e.g., Design Studio) desired, and programming language (e.g., Unreal and Unity) experience a plus
• Familiar with Reality Capture workflows (e.g., Autodesk ReCap, 3D point cloud)
• Able to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment
• Familiar with continuous improvement culture, concepts, principles, methods, and tools
• Travel as required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may perform work at office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.