Senior VDC Engineer

Ryan Companies

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture, or Engineering; or a 2-year degree with relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in construction or design, with 2 years in a VDC or BIM-related role.
  • Proficient in BIM technologies and tools.
  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to learn new software including BIM and Adobe Creative Cloud applications quickly.

Responsibilities

  • Provide models and documents for assigned projects as determined by VDC/BIM leadership.
  • Assemble 3D content and model any missing content required for the project.
  • Maintain a productive BIM process independently.
  • Create and manage project documentation including agendas and minutes.
  • Facilitate coordination meetings for construction and design disciplines.
  • Provide technical support for BIM to internal teams.
  • Train project teams on BIM tool usage.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events
  • Pet insurance
  • Charitable matching funds through Ryan Foundation
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Senior Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Engineer will provide routine Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration and coordination for assigned projects, supporting the Ryan Companies project team. Responsibilities include providing models and documents, BIM technical support, and assembling 3D content. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or a 2-year degree with relevant experience. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in construction or design, including 2 years in a VDC or BIM-related role. Essential skills include knowledge of BIM technologies and tools, the ability to build and maintain relationships, and the capability to quickly learn additional BIM and Adobe Creative Cloud applications. The Senior VDC Engineer also assists with proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, logistics, procurement, and conflict resolution.

Some things you can expect to do:
  • Provide models and documents necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams.
  • Assemble 3D content modeled by others and models any content not provided.
  • Learn and independently maintain a productive and efficient BIM process.
  • Create and maintain clear and effective project documentation, such as meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs.
  • Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, inclusive of subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model
  • Provide BIM technical support to internal project teams.
  • Provide training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools.
  • Support operations with the RFI or change order process for BIM related items.
  • Maintain working relationships with subcontractors and project teams.
  • Assume responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; apply them to assigned projects.
  • Create 4D schedules to coordination the construction model with the project schedule. Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities and manage critical path milestones.
  • Leverage the construction model for staging and onsite logistics.
  • Read and comprehend construction documents and project BIM requirements and apply them to VDC processes.
  • Review shop drawings with construction model for accuracy. Coordinate with other disciplines to create a detail review utilizing virtual mockups.
  • Provide models and documents necessary to complete scope determined by VDC leadership and project teams/internal clients.
  • Incorporate design updates into project models.
  • Analyze construction documents and models, look for errors and omissions, and report as necessary.
  • Support operations with self-perform model management and layout.
  • Communicate VDC related project constraints to supervisor and project teams in a timely manner to minimize project impacts.
  • Gain exposure to cross functional workflows and process.
  • Provide training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools
  • Gain exposure to the process of aligning owner requirements, BIM execution plans, front end scopes of work, and makes sure minimum project requirements are met
  • Gain exposure to complex VDC delivery strategies and processes.
  • Gain exposure to the field layout processes.


You really stand out if you:
  • Knowledge of BIM technologies and the ability to apply them to overall VDC processes and application in the AEC industry.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
  • Knowledge of BIM technology solutions including Autodesk BIM360, Construction Cloud, Design Collaboration, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, Bluebeam, and Laser scanning process.
  • Ability to quickly learn additional BIM technology applications including Rhino, Lumion 3D, Procore, Synchro 4D and Sketchup.
  • Knowledge or ability to quickly learn Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively.
  • Presentation skills and the ability to teach teammates technological processes.
  • Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize workload accordingly.
  • Familiarity and comfort with current technology and applications.
  • Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
  • Basic understanding of construction scheduling techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of construction estimating techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of the complete cycle of a construction project (pursuit, contractual, design-management, preconstruction, procurement, construction, quality, closeout, turnover)
  • Ability to travel as needed for project success and team training.


Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Parenting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events


Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

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