VDC Engineer

W. M. Jordan Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

W. M. Jordan Company in Virginia seeks a VDC Engineer to join its Virtual Construction Department. The role reports to the VDC Manager and provides direct support to VDC efforts corporately.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction related major or 3+ years of related work experience is required, plus proficiency with Revit/Navisworks/AutoCAD/SketchUp and Civil 3D, and VDC software such as Lumion, Enscape, Synchro, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction related major or 3+ years of related work experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3+ years of experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Civil 3D.
• Experience with VDC software; Lumion, 3D Max, Enscape, Synchro and Bluebeam.
• Experience in project scheduling and scheduling software.
• Ability to use creative problem solving, work independently, and resolve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop BIM Execution plan and BIM coordination schedules.
• Lead BIM coordination meetings between all project stakeholders.
• Conduct Clash Detection and Clash Avoidance through Navisworks and assign tasks to responsible parties.
• Interpret contract documents and review of RFI’s, submittals and shop drawings.
• Content creation in Revit to facilitate the BIM coordination process.
• Chronicling the events on the project related to BIM for use in process improvement as well as Marketing of the company VDC portfolio.
• Travel will be required to project sites.
• Training of staff members on use of BIM during construction.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling

Communication (written & verbal)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Civil 3D

Lumion

3D Max

Enscape

Synchro

Bluebeam

Job description

W. M. Jordan Company offers industry‑leading strategies for construction management, design‑build, virtual construction, green building and public‑private partnerships in Virginia and the Carolinas. A family‑owned company, W. M. Jordan is committed to life‑long learning, developing construction professionals, general wellness for all employees, and giving back through community service. Our philosophy of empowering people to be the best they can be is our foundation of success.

W. M. Jordan has established itself as a leader in Virtual Design & Construction and has been ranked within the top 50 contractors nationally for the past decade. We believe in utilizing VDC/BIM to solve complex design and construction problems and increasing the efficiency of the building process.

The VDC Engineer will be a position inside of W. M. Jordan Company’s Virtual Construction Department. This position will report to the VDC Manager and provide direct support to the VDC efforts corporately.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Develop BIM Execution plan and BIM coordination schedules
• Lead BIM coordination meetings between all project stakeholders
• Conduct Clash Detection and Clash Avoidance through Navisworks and assign tasks to responsible parties
• Interpret contract documents and review of RFI’s, submittals and shop drawings
• Content creation in Revit to facilitate the BIM coordination process
• Chronicling the events on the project related to BIM for use in process improvement as well as Marketing of the company VDC portfolio
• Travel will be required to project sites
• Training of staff members on use of BIM during construction

Qualifications And Skills

• 4+ year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction related major or 3+ years of related work experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• 3+ years of experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Civil 3D
• Experience with VDC software; Lumion, 3D Max, Enscape, Synchro and Bluebeam
• Experience in project scheduling and scheduling software
• Ability to use creative problem solving, work independently, and resolve issues with a sense of urgency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills