Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Project Engineer

F.H. Paschen

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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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
Year End Bonus
LifeLock Subscription

Job summary

F.H. Paschen, a Chicago-based construction firm with 115+ years of experience, seeks a BIM Coordinator to develop and maintain Building Information Models across projects.

You will implement VDC standards, create animations in SketchUp, and support preconstruction with model-based quantities. Requirements include 5 years in construction or drafting with certificates, 2 years BIM Coordinator experience, and proficiency in REVIT, Navisworks, and BIM 360.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of construction or drafting experience with applicable certificates.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk Enterprise including REVIT, Navisworks Manage, and BIM 360 is required.
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam, laser scanning, drone flying, Sketchup Pro and AR/VR is a big plus.

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.
  • 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.
  • 6
  • 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.

Skills

BIM
Communication
Teamwork
Drafting
Revit
Navisworks
BIM 360
SketchUp Pro
Bluebeam
Drone
AR/VR

Education

Certificates in construction or drafting

Tools

REVIT
Navisworks Manage
BIM 360
SketchUp Pro
Bluebeam

Job 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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