VDC Technical Instructor

ACCO Engineered Systems; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCO Engineered Systems in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a VDC Technical Instructor to elevate detailing teams' competency through structured training and ongoing technical enrichment. The role focuses on delivering foundational programs and advancing software proficiency in Revit, CADmep, and Navisworks within a Construction Operations Development framework.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in mechanical construction VDC, expert Revit/Navisworks use, strong teaching skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7+ years of verifiable experience in mechanical construction VDC.
• Proven history of expert-level professional use of Revit, CADmep, and Navisworks.
• Previous professional experience as an instructor or trainer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training to newly onboarded detailers using a standardized curriculum.
• Conduct workshops and continuous education modules to elevate software proficiency and detailing accuracy.
• Monitor detailing outputs during training to ensure consistent adoption of best practices.
• Enforce standardization across all regional VDC teams to maintain quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Enablement Team to provide content direction and support curriculum development.
• Support staff through enrichment programs to improve technical competency.
• Troubleshoot complex modeling issues and software challenges to support detailing teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support construction operations and development goals.

Skills

VDC training

Revit expert level

Navisworks proficiency

CADmep expertise

Fabrication tracking software

Detailing mentoring

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep

Autodesk Navisworks

Job description

Job Summary:

The VDC Technical Instructor is a technical educator responsible for elevating the competency, efficiency, and proficiency of detailing teams within the business. Working within the Construction Operations Development department as part of the VDC Enablement Team, this role focuses on the execution of training programs for detailers, delivering foundational training to new team members and continuous technical enrichment to existing staff. This position, which currently reports to the VDC Enablement Manager, is essential for fostering software proficiency and ensuring detailing accuracy to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical training to newly onboarded detailers utilizing a standardized curriculum.

• Conduct workshops and continuous education modules for existing detailing staff to elevate software proficiency and detailing accuracy.

• Actively monitor detailing outputs during training and support sessions to ensure consistent adoption of company best practices.

• Enforce standardization across all regional VDC teams to maintain quality and consistency.

• Collaborate with the Enablement Team to provide content direction and support curriculum development.

• Support staff through enrichment programs designed to improve overall technical competency.

• Troubleshoot complex modeling issues and software challenges to support detailing teams.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support construction operations and development goals.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• In-depth technical knowledge of MEP systems and their practical application within construction projects.

• Expert-level ability to operate Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Fabrication CADmep, and Autodesk Navisworks in a production environment.

• Strong proficiency in fabrication tracking software and spooling workflows.

• Demonstrated passion for teaching, mentoring, and facilitating technical instruction.

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to command a room during group training sessions.

• Patience and communication skills required to break down complex modeling concepts for users of varying skill levels.

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting complex software and modeling issues.

• Ability to balance one-on-one coaching with large-scale group training sessions.

Education and Experience

Required

• A minimum of 5-7+ years of verifiable experience in mechanical construction VDC.

• Proven history of expert-level professional use of Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Fabrication CADmep, and Autodesk Navisworks.

Desired

• Previous professional experience as an instructor, technical trainer, or mentor (e.g., JATC programs).

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level:

No direct reports

Travel Requirements:

Travel to other office locations, project sites, and trade conferences is required 25-75% of the time.

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Work outside of regular hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business needs.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• Regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for the purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections.
• Occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.

Competitive Wages:

$106,000 to $143,000 annually. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

We also offer educational, skill development, and leadership opportunities, as well as competitive benefit plans including, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and eligibility to participate in our 100% employee-stock ownership plan.

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