VDC Engineer

Virtual Design & Construction Engineer

As a Virtual Design & Construction Engineer, you will join a project team tasked with the responsibility for all technical and engineering aspects of your project. You will support model management, and coordination between our clients, trade partners, project engineers, field engineers, architects, and our employees. The VDC Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the VDC Manager to ensure the successful corporate deployment and local adoption of VDC/BIM to leverage the complete construction data lifecycle, beginning with preconstruction services during design development through construction and project turnover.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the VDC Manager in the Design and implementation of VDC strategy throughout the project life cycle from design and construction to facilities management
• Play a support role in the work with internal departments to understand current processes, advise, and assist in implementing VDC processes
• Support model coordination with Architectural, MEPTF, Civil, and other disciplines, work with project superintendents concerning site utilization plans and logistics including AR/VR integrations.
• Identify and manage constructability issues, and missing model information, and notify respective parties of issues and RFIs to support the resolution process
• Oversee and support the enforcement of the BIM coordination plan/schedule on projects
• Represent Clark by participating in VDC presentations to clients and industry groups
• Assist with the execution of VDC goals and objectives and monitor and assist with BIM workflows, best practices, QA/QC, and value proposition
• Review and oversee the technical implementation of the VDC project setup process, including but not limited to integration with laser scans, and sUAS data
• Facilitate and support BIM meetings and design MEP coordination sessions
• Interact regularly with job sites and maintain an understanding of project VDC implementations
• Facilitate ongoing collaboration among VDC personnel including the sharing of best practices and lessons learned
• Actively participate in and support ongoing strategic initiatives related to VDC/BIM

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience
• 1+ years' experience as a VDC engineer/coordinator, Project Engineer, Project Architect or a similar role in the construction industry
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in current BIM and VDC software used at Clark including but not limited to Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, Synchro/Fuzor, Assemble, and Sketchup
• Demonstrated ability to extensively navigate complex/federated models, design documentation, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Excellent knowledge of BIM processes used for MEP coordination in project delivery
• Computer proficient including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the drive to pursue continued education in VDC
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Revit (must have), Dynamo, Navisworks, Synchro/Fuzor, Assemble, and Sketchup