The Role We Want You For
The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Senior Engineer will become a strategic asset within a growing business unit and the key member of our project teams for the most creative builder in America. As part of the VDC team you will be involved in a range of activities throughout the design‑build cycle that are essential for a successful project delivery. These activities include support and implementation of Clayco’s Digital Practice Technology in a variety of tasks as they relate to design analysis, design process, pre‑construction, construction, and the facility handover. This is a critical support role with opportunity to become one of our VDC industry experts.
The Specifics of the Role
- Provide assistance to the design‑build team to facilitate 3D and 2D coordination.
- Liaison with the design team and project subcontractors through multitude of BIM‑centric activities.
- Provide technical support for a range of applications used in‑house.
- Assist Pre‑Con with quantities extraction and scheduling.
- Assist and coach the project teams in the use of companywide BIM best practices.
- Coordinate 3D content modeled by others and model any content not provided.
- Perform 4D virtual building analysis on model working closely with scheduling, project managers, and superintendents.
- Perform 5D virtual building analysis in close collaboration with the estimating team.
- Perform and document clash detection on virtual building model as well as assist in conflict resolution.
- Perform material quantity take‑off of building model for conceptual estimating purposes utilizing leading edge BIM technologies.
- Manage model changes through design updates and as‑built conditions.
- Serve as the information manager and content gatekeeper for the duration of project.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- 3‑5 years of experience in AEC industry, in particular MEP coordination.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with VDC/BIM related processes.
- Solid knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Assemble Systems, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Structionsite, DroneDeploy, and BIM 360/ACC cloud‑based technology.
- Willing to travel and/or relocate to a job site.
- This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check that includes mandatory drug testing.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design‑build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs.
- The pace is fast.
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.