VDC Engineer (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking a VDC Engineer to join the North Texas Division. You will serve as the BIM/VDC Model Administrator on projects, implementing BIM/VDC processes, and spending time at sites to ensure field alignment with digital models.

You will train staff, coordinate with project teams, and present BIM/VDC outcomes at conferences, while maintaining model quality and supporting quantity takeoff and estimates.

Qualifications

• BIM/VDC knowledge and software skills required.
• Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience in construction.
• Strong communication and public speaking abilities.
• Familiarity with CM methods (CMR, DBB, IPD).
• Solid understanding of drawings, specs, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the BIM/VDC Model Administrator on assigned projects.
• Implements Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects.
• Spends time at the jobsite implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes.
• Supports BIM/VDC staff training on assigned projects.
• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally.
• Presents BIM/VDC projects at industry conferences and forums.
• Creates and manages 4D schedules and model coordination.
• Leads BIM/VDC coordination and resolves conflicts.
• Validates model accuracy and quantity takeoff for estimates.

Skills

BIM/VDC knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Public speaking

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Construction Management Certificate Program

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

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? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a VDC Engineer for our North 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. Join us today. We Own It!

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and/or fax machines.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the BIM/VDC "Model Administrator" on assigned projects
• Implements Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects
• Spends time at the jobsite implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects
• Supports BIM/VDC project staff training on assigned projects
• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
• Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry related conferences and forums
• 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
• Validates model quality and accuracy
• Performs model revisions and manages model distribution
• Creates custom model components and families as needed
• Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedules
• Develops and maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects
• Manages and distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects
• Leads and/or Manages the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution
• Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency
• Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes
• Assists in BIM/VDC shop and field use drawing production and review
• Creates dimensioned drawings from the model for field use as needed
• Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification
• Validates model accuracy for model based quantity takeoff
• Creates model based quantity surveys for estimate verification
• Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff
• Ability to support an FM implementation strategy based on Owner’s needs and future goals
• Supports the training of Owner’s FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows as required

Requirements

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent
• A Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience - Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent if applicable
• Thorough knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and software
• General understanding of project delivery methods and their impact on BIM/VDC services (CMR, DBB, IPD, etc.)
• Strong problem solving, communication and public speaking skills
• Thorough understanding of construction terminology and processes; construction materials and systems; and drawings and specifications
• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling concepts with a thorough understanding of construction work sequencing
• Thorough understanding of quality control principles

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

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

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