VDC Intern

Thinklance LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement and savings benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Educational assistance

Volunteer time off (VTO)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Thinklance LLP seeks a motivated student for a VDC internship to develop site coordination, BIM administration, and model management skills. You will support designers and managers with model work, field coordination, and pursuit materials while learning Autodesk and Adobe software.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree and can commit to 40 hours/week for a multi-month term, gaining hands-on experience in construction tech and VDC processes in Minneapolis, MN.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Within 18 months of graduating with a four-year degree in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, BIM Management, or related field.
• Able to work 40 hours per week for at least a three-month term; eight months ideal to fully learn the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop a first-hand understanding of job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety.
• Assist VDC Engineers and Managers with model management, design coordination, field support, and other project team requests.
• Gain working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration, coordination, and model management.
• Support project teams in creating pursuit materials and other exhibits.
• Learn core VDC software and processes, including Autodesk and Adobe products.
• Develop and maintain site logistics and schedule sequencing models.
• Collaborate with project VDC resources and team members to create virtual mockups.

Skills

BIM knowledge

Reading drawings

Strong communication

Contract/specs reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Management or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

Adobe Suite

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Develop a first-hand understanding of job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety.
• Assist VDC Engineers and Managers with model management, design coordination, field support, and other project team requests.
• Gain working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration, coordination, and model management.
• Support project teams in creating pursuit materials and other exhibits.
• Learn core VDC software and processes, including Autodesk and Adobe products.
• Develop and maintain site logistics and schedule sequencing models.
• Collaborate with project VDC resources and team members to create virtual mockups.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Within 18 months of graduating with a four-year degree in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, BIM Management, or a closely related field.
• Able to work 40 hours per week for at least a three-month term; eight months is ideal to fully learn the role.

You will stand out if you have:

• At least one summer of construction, architecture, engineering, or BIM-related work experience.
• General knowledge of BIM, construction, scheduling, and 3D modeling.
• Ability to read and understand contracts, specifications, and architectural and engineering drawings.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage of $20-$25, varying by location and candidate qualifications.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement and savings benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Educational assistance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Family planning and parenting benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Charitable donation matching.
• Volunteer time off (VTO).
• Employee resource groups (ERGs).