Senior VDC Associate

Strategic Mission Critical

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in VDC, BIM, or related modeling roles
  • Advanced, hands-on Revit experience required for daily production
  • Strong experience with Navisworks for clash detection and coordination
  • Proven experience in leading coordination efforts and resolving multi-discipline conflicts
  • Experience in collaborative environments with multiple linked models
  • Ability to interpret MEP design drawings and apply design intent
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Strong communication skills, especially with external partners and clients

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Autodesk Revit for producing and overseeing 3D models and shop drawings for MEP systems
  • Lead coordination efforts across projects, focusing on clash detection workflows and resolution
  • Facilitate and lead clash meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients
  • Translate MEP design drawings into constructible, field-ready models
  • Mentor junior VDC designers on modeling standards and workflows
  • Identify and escalate RFIs to drive resolution across stakeholders
  • Ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements

Benefits

  • 36-hour standard work week
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance for full-time employees
  • Subsidized spouse and family insurance premiums
  • Reimbursement of professional licensing costs
  • Employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan with annual safe harbor contribution
Full Job Description
Senior VDC Designer

This is a hands-on role where you'll be actively involved in modeling and production while also leading coordination workflows, driving clash detection efforts, and supporting the development of junior team members.

Responsibilities:
  • Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce and oversee 3D models and shop drawings for MEP systems
  • Lead coordination efforts across projects, including clash detection workflows and resolution
  • Facilitate and lead coordination/clash meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients
  • Translate MEP design drawings into constructible, field-ready models
  • Mentor and support junior VDC designers, providing guidance on modeling standards and workflows
  • Identify and escalate RFIs, helping drive resolution across stakeholders
  • Ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements and deadlines
  • Partner with external design teams, contractors, and clients to resolve complex coordination challenges
  • Maintain awareness of client expectations and construction workflows to improve model quality and usability

Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in VDC, BIM, or related modeling roles
  • Advanced, hands-on Revit experience (daily production required)
  • Strong experience with Navisworks for clash detection and coordination
  • Proven experience leading coordination efforts and resolving multi-discipline conflicts
  • Experience working in collaborative environments with multiple linked models
  • Ability to read and interpret MEP design drawings and apply design intent
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Strong communication skills, including experience interacting with external partners and clients

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working on mission critical projects (data centers preferred)
  • Strong electrical background
  • Autodesk Revit certification (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit) preferred
  • Background in consulting engineering or design environments

Compensation
  • $80,000 - $110,000 / year
    • Depending on experience, education, skills, and/or location

Benefits: SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

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