VDC Specialist IV

Vibehackers; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership bonus program

Ownership investment opportunities

Health & Wellness coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Professional-development funding

PE licensure support

Generous PTO

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a VDC Specialist IV in the United States to lead BIM/VDC project setup, manage the CDE, and ensure high-quality 3D design deliverables. You will build automations, enforce standards, and mentor project teams across multidisciplinary projects.

You will implement BIM Execution Plans, conduct health checks, support interoperability via API workflows, and collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors. Travel occasionally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline with 10–15+ years of BIM/3D CAD experience preferred; OR Associate degree with 10–15+ years relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency with two or more VDC/BIM model-authoring platforms.
• Proficiency with VDC software such as Navisworks Manage, ReCap, and Autodesk plugins.
• Knowledge of collaboration platforms like BIM 360, SharePoint; API-based workflows preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects, base files, clash reports, and point cloud files.
• Manage CDE configuration and project software permissions.
• Author, implement, and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BxP) and BIM documentation.
• Develop and enforce workflow standards and modeling expectations.
• Facilitate BIM meetings and provide team training; mentor staff.
• Enforce clash detection and perform model health checks.
• Create automations to extract data from models and minimize manual re-entry.
• Develop and administer design software automations and content libraries.
• Research new applications/workflows and roll out software upgrades.
• Collaborate with disciplines on integration with analysis applications.
• Occasional travel as required.

Skills

BIM/VDC management

Clash detection

Automation development

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Communication

Meeting planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Associate degree in BIM/CAD Technology

Tools

Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

Recap

BIM 360 / Construction Cloud

Job description

Explicitly mentions vibe-coding platforms and LLM access; expects use of AI assistants to automate and enhance BIM/VDC workflows.

About the Role

SSOE Group is hiring a VDC Specialist IV to lead BIM/VDC project setup, manage the Common Data Environment (CDE), enforce BIM standards, build automations, and train/mentor project teams to ensure interoperable, high-quality 3D design deliverables across multidisciplinary projects.

Role

The VDC Specialist IV is responsible for project setup and delivery of BIM/VDC workflows, managing the Common Data Environment (CDE), enforcing client and company standards, performing model health checks, developing automations, and training and mentoring project teams. The role works under the Department/Section Manager and collaborates with project management, clients, architects, trade partners, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up projects, base files, clash reports, and point cloud files.
• Manage CDE configuration and project software permissions.
• Author, implement, and maintain BIM Execution Plans (BxP) and BIM documentation.
• Develop and enforce workflow process standards and modeling expectations.
• Facilitate BIM meetings and provide team training; mentor Specialist I–III staff.
• Enforce clash detection/resolution and perform model audits and health checks.
• Create automations and processes to extract data from models and minimize manual re-entry.
• Develop, manage, and administer design software automations and content libraries; create families and manage shared parameters.
• Research new applications and workflows, test and roll out software upgrades, troubleshoot design software issues, and support interoperability via software exchanges and API-based workflows.
• Collaborate with disciplines on integration with analysis applications and support advanced software functions.
• Occasional travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline with 10–15+ years of BIM/3D CAD experience in a professional-services environment preferred; OR an Associate degree in BIM/CAD Technology with 10–15+ years relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency with two or more VDC/BIM model-authoring platforms (examples listed below).
• Proficiency with VDC application software such as Navisworks Manage, ReCap, and Autodesk plugins (e.g., Ideate BIMLink, Model Explorer).
• Working knowledge of collaboration/productivity platforms including Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM 360, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Bluebeam, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of software customization and API-based workflows preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Knowledge of design and construction processes, multidisciplinary coordination, and information exchange; familiarity with multiple project-delivery methods, Lean Construction, and Concurrent Engineering preferred.
• Salary: $105,000–$130,000 per year (commensurate with location, experience, certifications, and project complexity).
• Incentives: Leadership bonus program and ownership investment opportunities.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance; wellness program support.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional Growth: Professional-development funding, PE licensure and certification exam support, conference attendance, and structured career advancement programs.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling within project commitments.

Tools & Technologies (examples referenced in posting)

Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Inventor, Navisworks Manage, ReCap, Ideate BIMLink, Model Explorer, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, SharePoint, APIs, and Common Data Environment (CDE) systems.

Revit AutoCAD Plant 3D Inventor Navisworks Manage ReCap Ideate BIMLink Model Explorer Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM 360 Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Bluebeam SharePoint Autodesk application plugins APIs Common Data Environment (CDE) SSOE software library Large Language Models vibe-coding platforms

Skills

BIM Management VDC Project Setup Workflow Development Training & Mentorship Clash Detection Model Auditing Automation Development Stakeholder Management Communication Facilitation Meeting Planning Troubleshooting Software Rollout Interdisciplinary Coordination

Experience Level

Senior

USD 105,000 - 130,000/year

Employment Type

Full-time

• Dental coverage
• Wellness program support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PE licensure and certification exam support
• Structured career advancement programs
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling within project commitments
• Annual compensation reviews and merit-based increases