VDC Engineer – BIM, 3D Modeling & Coordination

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Houston seeks a VDC Engineer to lead BIM execution, 3D modeling, and coordination across design and field teams on complex commercial projects.

You will implement McCarthy’s VDC and BIM processes, develop native 3D content for self-perform scopes, support schedules and budgets, and deliver training. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and quality with regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Deadline-oriented

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture

Tools

Revit

Revizto

SketchUp

Tekla

Synchro

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Houston seeks a VDC Engineer to lead BIM execution, 3D modeling, and coordination across design and field teams on complex commercial projects.

You will implement McCarthy’s VDC and BIM processes, develop native 3D content for self-perform scopes, support schedules and budgets, and deliver training. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and quality with regional travel as needed.