Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM) Specialist

Haskell; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Haskell is seeking a Virtual Construction Specialist in Frisco, TX to support project teams using BIM/VDC workflows for coordination, quantity surveying, and constructability. You will develop integrated models, run clash detections in Navisworks, and collaborate with designers, engineers, and field staff.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of BIM/VDC experience, with proficiency in BIM/CAD software and a willingness to innovate through new technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture, engineering, or construction tech.
• 1–3 years of BIM/VDC experience in AEC.
• Proficiency with BIM/CAD applications.
• Programming/coding skills preferred.
• Strong planning and scheduling abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integrated models and clash reports using Navisworks.
• Participate in virtual coordination meetings to resolve issues.
• Extract BIM data for estimating and cross-reference drawings.
• Create 3D models and integrated coordination drawings.
• Provide model‑based layout coordinates and as‑built reports.
• Process, register, and publish laser scan data for coordination.
• Create 4D/5D renderings and schedule visualizations.
• Support innovation through testing new technologies.
• Assist field teams with drone and reality capture services.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Presentation abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Technology

Tools

Navisworks

BIM/CAD software

Job description

Scope of Position

This role in the Virtual Construction (BIM/VDC) group leverages the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies to support project teams to pursue, design, manage, and execute projects. The Virtual Construction Specialist utilizes Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows for project coordination, schedule simulations, animation, quantity surveying, and other innovative technical skillsets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordination
  • Develop and maintain integrated project coordination models using Navisworks software, and create clash detection reports based on analysis of multiple design disciplines and trade subcontractor 3D models.
• Collaboration
  • Participate in virtual collaboration meetings with project team, while leveraging the coordination model as a decision‑making tool to solve complex coordination issues.
• Estimating
  • Extract quantity data from building information models (BIM) for estimating teams, while cross‑referencing contract drawings and specifications for model accuracy, and leveraging with field teams for progress tracking.
• 3D Modeling
  • Construction detailing, including creation of custom parametric content, modeling for visualization and design team needs, and development of integrated coordination drawings.
• Digital Layout
  • Provide model‑based layout coordinates and as‑built reports for field surveying teams onsite for layout of self‑perform concrete, steel, utilities, and other systems.
• Reality Capture
  • Process, register, and publish laser scan point cloud data for coordination, deviation analysis, and scan‑to‑BIM execution.
• Business Development & Scheduling
  • Create 4D/5D renderings and animations for proposals, as well as detailed schedule visualizations with scheduling and construction teams.
• Innovation
  • Support innovation through research and testing of new technologies.
• Field Support
  • Support field execution of drone and reality capture services as needed.

To thrive in this role you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Technology
• 1–3 Years of experience in BIM/VDC Technologies in AEC industry is preferred
• Proficiency with BIM/CAD applications is required
• Programming/coding skills are preferred
• Ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines, establish and meet schedules, and maintain focus in order to work in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects
• Understanding of AEC industry and project workflows (schematic design, design development, construction documentation phases)
• Understanding of different needs and responsibilities of the delivery team (architects, engineers, estimators, project managers, and field staff)
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation abilities

Benefits

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug‑Free Workplace.