VDC Engineer - Concrete

mydpr; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a motivated SPW/VDC specialist to support digital modeling across Self-Perform Work projects. You will configure fabrication-level models, coordinate with architects, engineers and field crews, and enable clear communication for timely decisions.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of VDC/BIM experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a track record of resolving clashes to improve model-based project delivery from design through installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in VDC/BIM or a related field.
• Experience with SPW workflows and fabrication-level modeling.

Responsibilities

• Supports SPW implementation using VDC workflows across projects.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors and self-perform crews.
• Reviews SPW models for accuracy and alignment with specifications and standards.
• Identifies and communicates clashes or constructability issues specific to SPW scopes.
• Prepares visuals, shop drawings, lift drawings, and field-ready documentation from digital models.
• Tracks modeling progress to ensure on-time coordination and project tracking.

Skills

BIM coordination

VDC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

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 across Self-Perform Work (SPW) projects for established Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows using data-rich models to coordinate, quantify, plan and track work. Applies VDC technical knowledge to configure and set up fabrication-level modeling and coordination processes specific to SPW scopes and resolve issues before they impact material ordering, fabrication, layout and installation. Contributes to project efficiency by facilitating clear communication among project teams, field crews and stakeholders involved in SPW operations, providing technical support and process improvement to elevate the expectations for SPW VDC use. Improves overall project outcomes by supporting the timely development and approval of coordinated, fabrication level models connected to the field for SPW. Collaborates with field team members to ensure accurate integration of established model-based processes into daily SPW workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the implementation of digital modeling strategies tailored to SPW scopes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across all phases of SPW projects.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, contractors and self-perform crews, to support the integration of VDC processes into SPW project activities.
• Reviews SPW scope-specific models for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the overall project specifications and standards, and DPR's preferred details and constructability methods.
• Identifies and communicates potential clashes or constructability issues specific to SPW scopes to both project teams and field crews, ensuring timely resolution and seamless field execution.
• Prepares detailed visuals, shop drawings, lift drawings, and field-ready documentation from digital models to directly support SPW crews and enhance project communication, coordination, and decision-making.
• Tracks modeling progress, performance and productivity to ensure SPW model population allows for on-time coordination and supports accurate project tracking, installation and quality assurance.
• Ensures SPW models are useful for established and emerging cross-functional processes to enhance project delivery.

Education Qualifications:

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

Work Experience:

2 - 4 years of experience in VDC, Building Information Modeling (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.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .