Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Coordinator
Southern Arkansas University
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Two years of progressively responsible experience in architectural/landscape architectural design.
- Experience with construction documents, programming, and specification coordination.
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Engagement with multi-discipline project teams and coordination of construction projects.
- Assist in the review of BIM Execution Plans and digital design specifications.
- Manage and refine the Airport's digital project file structure.
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Job description
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Are you passionate about digital construction and model-based delivery? 📐🏗️ We’re looking for a skilled Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Coordinator to join our team supporting major infrastructure and digital delivery strategies at San Francisco International Airport.
Under general supervision, the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Coordinator will report to the VDC Lead within the Infrastructure Information Management (IIM) Section and will support the development and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and VDC solutions across the Airport through active project engagement and data collection efforts.
The position works with project teams throughout all phases of design and construction to support the collection, verification, and integration of project deliverables; process field-captured data into actionable insights; and provide end-user training and stakeholder engagement to drive the adoption and continuous optimization of BIM and VDC solutions.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Design Coordination and Model Verification
- Engagement with multi-discipline project teams and coordination of all construction projects, across all phases of design and construction.
- Participate in the incremental collection and coordination of design and construction documentations by maintaining correspondence and proactive communication with project teams.
- Verify 3D models CAD drawings and digital construction documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with Airport’s virtual design and construction standards.
Digital Design Documentation and Planning
- Assist in the review of BIM Execution Plans (BEP/BIMxP) and digital design specifications for capital construction projects.
- Participate in the development, coordination, and maintenance of the SFO Dynamic Digital Twin, representing Airport assets and infrastructure.
Project File Management and Coordination
- Manage and refine the Airport's digital project file structure using Autodesk Construction Cloud, establishing protocols for construction document management, version control, and drawing coordination, utilizing industry standards as a framework.
- Support design teams with file access protocols, maintaining compliance with Airport VDC standards and file naming conventions for efficient project coordination.
Standards Development
- Prepare and implement airport-wide BIM and VDC standards covering 3D architectural models, CAD drawings, and construction document deliverables.
- Establish clear digital deliverable requirements to ensure design consistency and coordination across all design disciplines.
- Support standardization of project deliverables to enable effective integration with enterprise Facilities Management and GIS.
Field Verification and Reality Capture
- Support the collection and integration of field survey data (e.g., laser scanning, photogrammetry) into BIM models for as-built conditions.
- Explore ways to leverage BIM and related data to produce visualizations, dashboards, and insights that enhance stakeholder decision-making and operational efficiency.
Drawing Production Support and Team Training
- Document project progress, design coordination procedures, and identify opportunities for improvement in digital construction documentation.
- Develop and deliver technical guides, standards documentation, and training to support drawing production workflows and consistent application of BIM coordination practices across project teams.
- Provide technical assistance to Airport design and construction staff, consultant engineers, and contractors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to qualify
1. Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture or an architecture/landscape architecture related field (such as Environmental Design or Interior Architecture) from an accredited college or university.
2. Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural/landscape architectural field including architectural/landscape architectural design, architectural/landscape architectural detailing, construction documents, programming, preliminary cost budgeting, specification coordination and review, and construction administration, all under the direction of a licensed architect/landscape architect.
3. License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Substitution:
A professional degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture/Landscape Architecture or Master of Architecture/Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required education.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Desirable Qualifications
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Dynamo, Autodesk Construction Cloud and the Autodesk AEC ecosystem.
- Experience with 3D model development, field data integration, and digital construction document management.
- Strong communication and coordination skills working with design professionals, consultant engineers, and contractors.
- Experience managing digital deliverables for large-scale, campus-wide, or aviation infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of design and construction administration phases with familiarity of BIM standards (ISO-19650/NBIMs v4).
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