VDC Engineer (Southern California)

Turner Construction Company; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks a qualified VDC Engineer to lead Virtual Design & Construction coordination, review design models on site, and collaborate with preconstruction and reality capture teams. You will support BIM execution, RFIs, submittals, and model-based takeoffs across complex projects.

The role requires strong communication, deep BIM tool knowledge (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, ACC), and a constructability focus with on-site presence. Travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in VDC or related field with minimum 4 years experience or equivalent
• Able to read/interpret contract documents, drawings, specs and schedules
• Knowledge of industry standards and BIM processes
• Ongoing education credits for CM-BIM designation (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC processes and BIM coordination meetings with stakeholders
• Coordinate file management, document control, and SOP adherence
• Review BIM coordination models and track action items
• Support RFIs and submittals through BIM workflows
• Develop constructability solutions on site with VDC team
• Utilize BIM tools to support 4D modeling, takeoffs, and schedule sequencing
• Capture lessons learned for continuous improvement

Skills

BIM coordination

VDC processes

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in VDC

CM-BIM designation

Tools

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Revit

AutoCAD

Construction Cloud ACC

Job description

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.

• 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.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 90,000.00 - 135,000.00 USD annualized.

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
• 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

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.

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 is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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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.