Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Project Engineer

F.H. Paschen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Eligibility for Year End Bonus

LifeLock Subscription

Job summary

F.H. Paschen is seeking a BIM Coordinator to develop and maintain Building Information Models. You will promote VDC standards, create animations, and implement BIM Execution Plans while supporting preconstruction activities with accurate quantities from provided models.

The role requires 5 years of construction or drafting experience and proficiency with REVIT, Navisworks, BIM 360, and related tools. Collaboration, communication, and a drive for BIM innovation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction or drafting experience with applicable certificates.
• Proficiency with BIM and Autodesk tools (REVIT, Navisworks, BIM 360).
• Reading and interpreting construction documents including drawings and specs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement VDC standards, processes, and technologies.
• Create animations and renderings for proposals using Sketchup.
• Implement BIM Execution Plans.
• Assist preconstruction by developing quantities from models.
• Review CAD standards on projects.
• Develop or maintain site conditions models.
• Develop Construction Process Plan documents for coordination.
• Produce and maintain architectural/structural models and coordinate MEP/FP.
• Assist in quality control of shop drawings.
• Help resolve VDC design issues.

Skills

BIM

REVIT

Navisworks

BIM 360

Drafting

Reading drawings

Communication

AR/VR familiarity

SketchUp Pro

Bluebeam

Education

BIM/CAD certificate

Tools

Autodesk Enterprise

SketchUp Pro

Bluebeam

Drone mapping software

Job description

Description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Position Overview

Develops and maintains Building Information Models as assigned.

Assigned Responsibilities

• Understand, promote, and implement VDC standards, processes, and technologies.
• Create animations and renderings for proposals using tools such as Sketchup.
• Implement BIM Execution Plans
• Aid preconstruction services in developing quantities based on developer or owner provided models.
• Participate in reviewing CAD standards on projects.
• Develop or capture and maintain existing site conditions models.
• Aid in Development of Construction Process Plan Documents for Internal and External Coordination and Communication
• Produce and maintain architectural and structural models, such as ceiling grids, vertical transportation, building envelops, while leading MEP/FP coordination
• Assist in quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of all shop drawings produced.
• Help resolve VDC design issues.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of BIM.
• Highly motivated team player that can work in internal and external team environments.
• Exceptional communication skills required.
• Excitement about BIM and how it can improve the processes and projects at F.H. Paschen.
• 5 years of construction or drafting experience with applicable certificates
• 2 years of direct BIM Coordinator experience
• Candidates should be able to read and interpret construction documents including contract drawings, specifications, project schedules and scopes of work.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Enterprise including, REVIT, Navisworks Manage, and BIM 360 is required.
• Familiarity with other VDC technologies such as Bluebeam, laser scanning, drone flying, Sketchup Pro and AR/VR is a big plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Eligibility for Year End Bonus
• LifeLock Subscription

Pay Range

$75,000 - $100,000

F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.