Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
Minimum of 5 years related industry experience
Advanced skills in 3D design software and document management
Proficient in 3D coordination tools
Competent with Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Strong understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
Knowledge of industry standards and discipline codes
Responsibilities
Serve as the onsite liaison between design and construction teams
Ensure digital models assist in construction execution and coordination
Provide regular onsite support and attend construction meetings
Facilitate design and construction integration and communication
Manage project model quality control and continuity
Coordinate across design disciplines to resolve conflicts
Support constructability concerns and installation review
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment
Diverse project types including industrial and healthcare sectors
Access to advanced tools and technologies for construction management
Full Job Description
In the role of Construction VDC Lead, we'll count on you to:
Serve as the onsite liaison between design teams, construction teams, subcontractors, delegated design partners, and field leadership
Be responsible for ensuring digital models support construction execution, constructability, field coordination, and installation requirements
Provide onsite construction support, such as maintaining a regular onsite presence within the project construction trailer(s), participate in construction coordination meetings and field planning sessions, quickly support for construction-related coordination issues, and walk the site to observe construction progress
Provide design and construction integration services, such as serving as the primary liaison between the design team and field construction teams, coordinate design changes, RFIs, bulletins, and construction updates, ensure approved changes are reflected within project models, and facilitate communication between design disciplines and field stakeholders
Be responsible for model management and quality control, with activities such as maintaining project model continuity throughout construction, performing BIM model quality reviews and constructability checks, supporting model updates required for construction execution, verifying models accurately represent approved design information, and identifying and resolving model issues impacting construction
Facilitate multi-discipline coordination by coordinating across all design disciplines, reviewing and resolving coordination conflicts, supporting clash resolution efforts and coordination reviews, and verifying discipline interfaces and installation requirements
Coordinate delegated design scopes with specialty contractors, collaborate with the integration of delegated design scope into project models, review impacts of delegated design on constructability and installation, and facilitate communication between delegated designers, subcontractors, and design teams.
Provide constructability and installation support by reviewing constructability concerns before installation, verifying equipment access and maintenance clearances are maintained, evaluating installation sequencing impacts, identifying potential field conflicts before work is performed, and supporting efforts to reduce RFIs, rework, and schedule impacts
Preferred Qualifications
8 years of hands-on Revit modeling and coordination experience with at least 3 years supporting active construction projects
Experience working directly with subcontractors, superintendents, and field personnel
Experience with large-scale industrial, mission critical, manufacturing, healthcare, semiconductor, or data center projects
Advanced Autodesk Revit proficiency and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) experience
Navisworks Manage experience
Multi-discipline model coordination experience
Strong understanding of construction means and methods
Understanding of construction sequencing and installation practices.
Experience supporting RFI, submittal, and change management processes
Ability to evaluate constructability and installation constraints
Ability to independently troubleshoot and modify production models
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
