Vdc Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: VDC Coordinator – Data Center Project

Job Description

This role focuses on providing BIM/VDC coordination for a large-scale data center project in Saline, Michigan. The VDC Coordinator will manage multi-discipline models, run clash detection, and facilitate coordination among design, construction, and field teams to ensure accurate, constructible, and compliant project delivery over an initial four-month contract that may be extended.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-discipline BIM/VDC coordination across mechanical, electrical, and process piping systems for a large data center project.
• Run clash detection and model coordination using Navisworks and Revit to identify conflicts between disciplines.
• Support ongoing coordination between design teams, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
• Identify and resolve clashes and constructability issues, escalating and documenting them as needed.
• Maintain, update, and manage BIM models to accurately reflect current field conditions and design changes.
• Attend and actively support coordination meetings with project stakeholders, providing model-based insights and updates.
• Ensure compliance with BIM Execution Plans and established project standards throughout the coordination process.
• Collaborate with project teams during the construction phase to support field implementation of coordinated designs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BIM/VDC workflows and processes by sharing observations and suggestions with project leadership.

Essential Skills

• 3–8+ years of BIM/VDC coordination or modeling experience, ideally on complex construction projects.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, including model creation, modification, and coordination workflows.
• Strong proficiency in Navisworks, including clash detection, issue tracking, and coordination review.
• Experience supporting construction-phase coordination between design, subcontractor, and field teams.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process piping systems in a construction environment.
• Ability to interpret and work with construction documents, shop drawings, and specifications in a BIM/VDC context.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date models that reflect field conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or piping systems is preferred.
• Experience on data center or industrial projects is a plus.
• Previous work with BIM/VDC on large, complex facilities is advantageous.
• Familiarity with BIM Execution Plans and project-specific standards is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and workflows in BIM/VDC environments.
• Comfort working within a collaborative, mentoring-focused culture that encourages knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate to Saline, Michigan for the duration of the contract; per diem for hotel and food may be available for out-of-state professionals.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite full-time at a data center facility in Saline, Michigan. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday work as project needs require. Work is performed in a professional construction and engineering environment, collaborating closely with design teams, subcontractors, and field personnel. The organization emphasizes a supportive, collaborative culture with accessible leadership, mentoring, and opportunities to contribute ideas that shape future practices and technologies. While this role is fully onsite for the duration of the project, the broader culture values work-life balance, flexible work approaches, and innovation through an Office of Applied Technology that explores new and existing technologies to enhance project outcomes. Employee ownership fosters an ownership mindset and shared success, and a comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Appropriate professional attire suitable for an onsite data center and construction coordination environment is expected.

This is a Contract position based out of Taylor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Taylor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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