VDC Engineer I (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Houston, Austin (TX, TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

401K matching

Job summary

Austin Commercial in Houston seeks a VDC Engineer to support BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects, including field coordination and model creation. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with project teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in BIM/VDC workflows.

The engineer will validate models, manage revisions, and help develop 4D schedules, coordinating with design and field teams to maintain schedule integrity and quantity takeoffs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Construction Management Certificate Program.
• At least 1 year of project engineering experience preferred.
• General knowledge of BIM/VDC processes and software.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects.
• Spends time at the jobsite supporting BIM/VDC field processes.
• Creates models for site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems.
• Validates model quality and manages model revisions.
• Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedule and coordination schedules.
• Distributes BIM/VDC coordination files and assists in conflict resolution.
• Produces dimensioned drawings from the model for field use.
• Assists in quantity takeoff and model-based surveys.

Skills

BIM/VDC knowledge

English communication

Problem-solving

Task prioritization

Scheduling concepts

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree or certificate

Tools

BIM software (Revit/Navisworks)

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Austin Commercial is currently seeking a VDC Engineer for our Houston Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Supports Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects
• Spends time at the jobsite supporting BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects
• Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition locally
• Creates models including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed
• Ability to validate model quality and accuracy
• Performs model revisions and manages model distribution
• Ability to create custom model components and families
• Ability to create, revise, and maintain 4D schedule
• Maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects
• Distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects
• Assists the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution
• Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiencyCreates and distributes coordination meeting minutes
• Ability to create dimensioned drawings from the model for field use
• Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification
• Validates model accuracy for model based quantity takeoff
• Assists in creation of model based quantity surveys for estimate verification
• Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent
• A Minimum 1 year of project engineering experience is preferred - Intern Field Engineer, Office Engineer, or equivalent
• General knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and software
• Possesses effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks based on relevant factors
• General understanding of construction terminology and processes; construction materials and systems; and drawings and specifications
• General understanding of planning and scheduling concepts; construction work sequencing; and quality control principles
• General understanding of quality control principles
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.

We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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