VDC Engineer - Augusta

Turner Construction Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks a VDC professional to lead design model reviews on construction sites, coordinating with trades, design partners, and clients using BIM tools. The role emphasizes coordination meetings, RFIs, and BIM execution plans to drive constructability insights.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in VDC or related field with 4+ years of experience, and familiarity with Navisworks, Revit, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in VDC or related field and 4+ years of experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specs, and project schedules.
• Strong communication to engage with stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with BIM standards, codes, and VDC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of design models for construction projects on site, using VDC tools.
• Coordinate BIM processes, meetings, submittals, and RFIs with stakeholders.
• Prepare and review BIM coordination deliverables and schedules.
• Develop solutions for constructability issues and communicate resolutions.
• Support production tracking, 4D modeling, and related VDC workflows.

Skills

VDC Coordination

BIM & Revit

Dynamo/Python scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in VDC or related field

CM-BIM designation (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion/Twinmotion

Job description

• Division: Atlanta Main
• Project Location(s): Augusta, GA 30901 USA
• Minimum Years Experience:
• Travel Involved:
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Education:
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference
in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an
industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year
history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's
100 tallest buildings.
Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all
levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.
Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical
expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our
projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you
picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things
together!

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.

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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 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.