VDC Specialist

Virtual Design Construction Specialist

The Virtual Design Construction Specialist is responsible for carrying out assigned pre-construction tasks effectively and efficiently, while adhering to company standards and actively participating in continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

A VDC Specialist I is responsible for the following:

• Produces, edits, and coordinates 3D object-oriented models
• Produces, annotates, and details fabrication and field installation shop drawings
• Participates in the development of, and provides feedback for, the continuous improvement of workflows and standard operating procedures
• Identifies model related issues to the project team
• Maintains regular contact with their project team
• Develops a basic knowledge of BIM software, 3D design, and construction documents
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

A VDC Specialist II is responsible for VDC Specialist I activities and the following:

• Acts as a mentor to newer team members
• Attends and participates in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings
• Seeks ways to infuse quality and labor savings into overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts
• Assists in the development and continuous improvement of the company's BIM related goals, initiatives, and standards
• Assists in developing new ways to utilize model-based information in various phases of projects

A VDC Specialist III is responsible for VDC Specialist I and II activities and the following:

• Acts as a mentor/leader within projects teams and within the department as a whole
• Provides continuous peer feedback, evaluates current workflows for efficiency, and shares best practices to encourage personal and professional peer development
• Acts as the point of contact in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings, communicating and delegating pertinent information to the project team.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with designers, owners, and sub-contractors

A VDC Specialist IV is responsible for VDC Specialist I, II and III activities and the following:

• Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project modeling requirements
• Ensures Revit project set up is correct and in line with company standards
• Creates, maintains, and ensures the accuracy of all BIM related schedules and bill of materials
• Maintains, monitors, and QCs the health of project BIM models
• Ensures all team members understand and adhere to assigned scope of work, project requirements, specs, deliverables, schedule, and department standards

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar, preferred

Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:
• Reading floor plans, sections, and elevations
• BIM360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, Navisworks, Revit, and file sharing platforms
• Above required for VDC II and higher
• Demonstrated competency modeling from a 2D document to produce a 3D model

Preferred

• Construction experience
• Effective interoffice collaboration
• Skilled problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency
• Efficient organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment