Virtual Design Construction Specialist
The Virtual Design Construction Specialist is responsible for carrying out assigned pre-construction tasks effectively and efficiently, while adhering to company standards and actively participating in continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
A VDC Specialist I is responsible for the following:
- Produces, edits, and coordinates 3D object-oriented models
- Produces, annotates, and details fabrication and field installation shop drawings
- Participates in the development of, and provides feedback for, the continuous improvement of workflows and standard operating procedures
- Identifies model related issues to the project team
- Maintains regular contact with their project team
- Develops a basic knowledge of BIM software, 3D design, and construction documents
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
A VDC Specialist II is responsible for VDC Specialist I activities and the following:
- Acts as a mentor to newer team members
- Attends and participates in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings
- Seeks ways to infuse quality and labor savings into overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts
- Assists in the development and continuous improvement of the company's BIM related goals, initiatives, and standards
- Assists in developing new ways to utilize model-based information in various phases of projects
A VDC Specialist III is responsible for VDC Specialist I and II activities and the following:
- Acts as a mentor/leader within projects teams and within the department as a whole
- Provides continuous peer feedback, evaluates current workflows for efficiency, and shares best practices to encourage personal and professional peer development
- Acts as the point of contact in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings, communicating and delegating pertinent information to the project team.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with designers, owners, and sub-contractors
A VDC Specialist IV is responsible for VDC Specialist I, II and III activities and the following:
- Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project modeling requirements
- Ensures Revit project set up is correct and in line with company standards
- Creates, maintains, and ensures the accuracy of all BIM related schedules and bill of materials
- Maintains, monitors, and QCs the health of project BIM models
- Ensures all team members understand and adhere to assigned scope of work, project requirements, specs, deliverables, schedule, and department standards
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar, preferred
Required
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:
- Reading floor plans, sections, and elevations
- BIM360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, Navisworks, Revit, and file sharing platforms
- Above required for VDC II and higher
- Demonstrated competency modeling from a 2D document to produce a 3D model
Preferred
- Construction experience
- Effective interoffice collaboration
- Skilled problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency
- Efficient organizational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment