Senior Associate, VDC

Journey with us!  Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Newbuild Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time  Role  to the Director, VDC role.

The position is onsite and based in Miami, Florida. 

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Position Summary

The BIM Sr. Associate is responsible for the technical execution and quality control of Building Information Modeling (BIM) data across the Newbuild portfolio. This role supports the VDC Lead in maintaining high-fidelity digital twins and ensures that external partner deliverables align with RCG standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain complex Revit models and 3D simulations for architectural and interior design coordination.
• Audit and validate BIM data provided by external partners to ensure data integrity and version control.
• Identify design conflicts through 3D coordination and facilitate timely resolution with cross-functional project teams.
• Support the daily technical workflow of onsite and offshore Revit engineers, providing clarification on RCG design standards.
• Apply established VDC protocols across all assigned projects to maintain consistency in virtual environments.
• Provides essential day-to-day setup support and execution of presentations in the CAVE.
• Assist production and co-develop assets for the RCG BIM Library.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in architectural design with a strong focus on large-scale BIM/Revit projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD (2018 or higher), and 3ds Max.
• Knowledge of BIM360/ACC/BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Docs.
• Familiarity with VR technologies and immersive hardware preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural design development.
• Thrives in an innovative, forward thinking, and collaborative environment.
• Works on multiple projects, and multiple tasks under various team members.
• Must demonstrate high proficiency with spelling, grammar and the use of the English language.
• Ability to work with external organizations and shipyards of multiple cultures.
• Must be able to work in the metric system.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. 
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write, review and type reports, compile data, and operate a pc.
• The employee regularly moves about the office complex, and may climb, descend, lift, or move 10 pounds.  

Work Environment

• The environment includes office location, and/or moving inside/outside the office.
• A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard, dry dock, newbuilding, or offsite locations. 
• Personal protective equipment needed for shipyard visits.
• 20-30% travel is required.

Agency and Third-Party Submissions:  Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.