VDC Engineer

At Haselden Construction, our vision is to be a great builder, and our purpose is empowering our people to be the best version of themselves today to fulfill their customers’ expectations. Haselden’s team members take great pride in providing our customers with a superior level of service. Our extensive benefits program, dynamic team atmosphere, and strong core values help create the best environment for our team members and the best service for our clients.

Job Summary:

The VDC Engineer leads and supports Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) activities throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. This role serves as the Model Manager for assigned projects and provides technical guidance, coordination, and support to project teams, subcontractors, and clients to improve constructability, coordination, quality, and project execution

Job Responsibilities:

The outlined duties and responsibilities serve as the baseline for this role. Employees are encouraged to actively seek opportunities to enhance their contributions to both the Project and the company beyond these requirements. Additionally, employees are expected to pursue training, educational, and experimental opportunities to continuously improve their job performance.

VDC Project Support & Model Management

• Responsible as the “Model Manager” for assigned projects.
• Assist VDC Manager in preparing VDC Guidelines (BIMxP) for project specific requirements.
• Assist VDC Manager in training project personnel in the use of BIM tools.
• Assist the VDC Manager in Project Pursuits with Business Development
• Understand contractual and legal obligations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Create and Maintain Project Models

• Identify conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information.
• Coordinate with Subcontractors
• Develop models to illustrate contractor questions and solutions.
• Coordinate with project team to subcontract assignments to outside vendors.
• Compile VDC closeout information as outlined by the Owner/Client

Manage model change control

• Develop models to illustrate contractor questions and solutions.
• Update as built and revised Building Information Model (as applicable)
• Distribute new and revised models showing changes and RFI answers.

Scheduling Support

• Assist the VDC Manager in the development of the design phase schedule including the modeling and coordination schedule.
• Prepare 4D simulations as required.

Trade Coordination

• Define scopes of work, evaluate field problems, and assist in issuing RFIs through the field staff.
• Update and distribute documents and models to subcontractors and maintain control logs (as applicable)
• Manage model coordination meetings, or oversee meetings are supported by field staff, and document project VC meetings (write minutes if there is no field staff support)
• Coordinate models with internal and subcontractor details and modelers Record coordination sign offs.

Field Coordination Support

• Assist project team with construction coordination and scheduling.
• QAQC field rough-in relative to the coordinated model.
• Publish coordinated models to Procore.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience on construction projects in a role such as Drafter, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent. A relevant college education may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience with VDC software, including but not limited to Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, take initiative, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Highly organized, creative, solution-oriented, and team-focused.
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, leadership capability, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely VDC models, shop drawings, and related deliverables.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining positive client and customer relationships.
• Flexibility to work effectively with diverse teams and adapt to dynamic project demands.
• FAA Part 107 sUAS (drone) license is a plus.
• Experience with or understanding of 3D laser scanning and reality capture methodologies is a plus.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $78,000 – $95,000 per year. Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, location where job is performed. Haselden does not discriminate based upon any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• Basic Life & AD&D
• 401K Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Bonus Program
• FMLA