Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Sr. Engineer

Barton Malow; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Sr. Engineer in Nashville, TN. This role involves enhancing VDC services through 3D modeling and innovative tools, optimizing project delivery, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction with VDC responsibilities, and is ready to support varied project technologies. Responsibilities include VDC training, model QA/QC, and utilizing software like Bluebeam and Autodesk Forma. Travel throughout Nashville is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with directly related VDC responsibilities.
• Ability to travel throughout greater Nashville to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate VDC purpose and standards; deliver training to stakeholders.
• Set up and provide support for VDC-supported systems like Box and Autodesk Forma.
• Maintain 4D scheduling, 3D coordination, and model QA/QC with limited assistance.
• Participate in software testing for new releases.
• Assist in the setup of BIM-related processes and technologies.

Skills

VDC experience

3D coordination

4D scheduling

BIM Specification Plan understanding

Model QA/QC

Tools

Navisworks Manage

Autocad

Revit

Bluebeam

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Barton Malow is seeking a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Sr. Engineer to join our growing team in Nashville, TN. At Barton Malow, VDC is more than technology—it’s a strategic approach that integrates 3D modeling and innovative tools throughout the project lifecycle to improve performance, collaboration, and outcomes. In this role, you will support the delivery of VDC services across complex projects and pursuits, partnering closely with project teams, designers, and clients to enhance quality, optimize schedule and cost, and drive constructability.

This position is ideal for a forward-thinking construction technology professional who is passionate about advancing VDC processes, mentoring teams, and shaping how technology-enabled construction is delivered in the Central Florida market.

Position Summary

The Sr VDC Engineer is considered a stand‑alone engineer who has past VDC experience with specialized knowledge or prolonged exposure to engineer or related field. This position receives occasional guidance from VDC Managers but performs job duties and responsibilities independently.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Can communicate VDC purpose, and standards, and follow in line with proper pursuit and project engagement techniques (AKA VDC Enablement vs Production) with assistance from manager; Delivers formal and job site specific training: onsite, just in time, e‑learning, instructor‑led, and webinar, as required to Barton Malow team members, subcontractors, Architects, and Owners. Specific to 3D coordination, ensure unity between all trades, engineers, architects, and model/coordinating spaces
• With minimal guidance, can set up, assist, and/or provide technical and process‑related support for Box, Bluebeam, Autodesk Forma, 5D based model quantity take‑off, Site Logistics Planning, Reality Capture, and other VDC‑supported systems as required. Utilization of 4D scheduling software like Syncro or Fuzor to tie models to a schedule and export a build sequence or full‑schedule animation
• Has competency in set up and maintenance of 4D scheduling, 3D coordination, model QA/QC, Navisworks Manage, Autocad, and Revit with limited assistance
• Participate in software testing for new releases of existing and new software
• Understands the general use and language contained in a BIM Specification Plan, and AE BIM Guidelines
• Understands and can assist in the setup of some of the following: 3D Coordination, 4D Scheduling, 5D Quantity Takeoff, Facility Management, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Laser Scanning, 360, Cameras, Drones, Revit Modeling, SketchUp Modeling, AutoCad Modeling, Autodesk Forma Module, Revit Workshared Workflow, Site Logistics Planning, Power BI
• Creates draft BIM Execution Plan including 013700 and AE BIM Guidelines with some guidance; sets up models for coordination and runs or enables others to perform class detection with guidance

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, And Abilities

• 5+ Years of commercial construction experience with directly related VDC responsibilities
• Ability to travel throughout greater Nashville to project sites as needed

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.