VDC Engineer - SPW

mydpr; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a VDC/BIM specialist to support Self-Perform Work (SPW) projects. You will configure fabrication-level modeling, coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and field crews, and help resolve constructability issues before material ordering and installation.

You will prepare field-ready visuals, track modeling progress, and ensure SPW models integrate with daily workflows.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in VDC, BIM, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• Certifications not required.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of digital modeling strategies for SPW projects.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors and self-perform crews.
• Reviews SPW models for accuracy and constructability alignment.
• Identifies clashes and communicates issues to teams and field crews.
• Prepares visuals, shop drawings, lift drawings, and field-ready docs from models.
• Tracks modeling progress to ensure on-time coordination and field integration.
• Ensures SPW models support cross-functional processes.

Skills

VDC

BIM

Coordination

Construction Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

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.

Anticipated starting pay range: $90,000.00- $130,000.00 Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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 unique 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.