Senior Virtual Construction Engineer | BIM / VDC

Job Description

Our client, DAVIS Construction , is seeking an experienced Senior Virtual Construction Engineer to join its growing Virtual Construction team in Rockville, MD .

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With several large, complex projects preparing to launch, the team is looking for a hands-on VDC professional who can independently lead BIM coordination efforts, partner closely with project teams and trade partners, and translate model-based coordination into practical, constructable solutions in the field.

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This opportunity could be a strong next step for an experienced VDC Engineer, BIM Engineer, BIM Coordinator, VDC Specialist, Senior BIM Coordinator, or BIM/VDC Lead ready to take greater ownership of complex commercial construction projects.

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Location

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• Rockville, MD / Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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• Initial onboarding period is primarily in person
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• After approximately 30-60 days, there may be flexibility for 1 remote day per week, potentially 2 , depending on project and team needs
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• Local project/jobsite presence throughout the DMV region
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What You'll Do

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• Independently lead BIM/VDC trade coordination on complex commercial construction projects
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• Develop and manage federated models
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• Perform advanced Navisworks clash detection , track issues, and drive clashes through resolution
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• Lead BIM coordination meetings with project teams, architects, engineers, and trade partners
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• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and other building systems
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• Integrate shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and design changes into coordination workflows
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• Develop trade composite drawings, overlay studies, site logistics plans, and other advanced VDC deliverables
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• Support site logistics planning, constructability analysis, and construction sequencing
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• Process and incorporate reality capture / point-cloud data
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• Establish QA/QC procedures to ensure model accuracy and coordination completeness
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• Align VDC milestones and deliverables with project schedules and field execution
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• Troubleshoot difficult coordination issues and develop practical, constructable solutions
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• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior VDC staff
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• Help advance technology, automation, and innovative workflows across DAVIS
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What You Bring

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• 3+ years of hands-on VDC/BIM experience , ideally within a commercial general contractor or large mechanical/electrical trade partner
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• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent experience
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• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Navisworks , including hands-on clash detection and coordination
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• Strong experience with Revit and AutoCAD
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• Demonstrated ability to independently manage federated models and resolve coordination issues
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• Experience leading coordination efforts on active construction projects
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• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction documents, assemblies, phasing, and trade coordination
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• Experience reviewing and incorporating shop drawings and submittals
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• Experience with reality capture and point-cloud workflows
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project demands independently
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• Strong communication skills with project teams, field leadership, designers, and trade partners
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Especially Interested In Experience With

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• Navisworks Manage
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• Clash Detection
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• Federated Models
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• BIM / VDC
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• MEP Coordination
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• Trade Coordination
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• Revit
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• AutoCAD
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• Revizto
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• Reality Capture
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• Point Clouds / Laser Scanning
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• Site Logistics Planning
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• BIM Execution Plans
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• Construction Sequencing
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• Shop Drawing Coordination
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• 3D / 4D Visualization
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Ideal Backgrounds

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We're particularly interested in candidates coming from:

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• Commercial general contractors
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• Mission Critical / Data Center construction
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• Healthcare construction
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• Complex commercial or institutional construction
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• Mechanical contractors
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• Electrical contractors
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• MEP trade partners
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Experience with sophisticated GC or trade-partner VDC teams, including firms such as DPR, HITT, Clark, Turner, Whiting-Turner, Holder, Hensel Phelps, Southland Industries, M.C. Dean, Rosendin, or similar organizations , may translate particularly well to this opportunity.

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Why DAVIS Construction

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DAVIS is the largest general contractor solely serving the Mid-Atlantic and a 100% employee-owned company . DAVIS offers a strong total rewards package, including:

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• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for employees and families
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• Company-funded ESOP
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• Annual bonus opportunity
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• 401(k)
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• Generous PTO and paid holidays
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• Professional development and mentorship
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• Exposure to complex, high-profile construction projects
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• Opportunity to help advance DAVIS's Virtual Construction technology and workflows
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Salary Range

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$88,000 - $105,000 base salary

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The team has indicated a willingness to remain flexible when considering candidates with particularly strong VDC experience, project complexity, and technical leadership capabilities.