Senior VDC Engineer

Ryan Companies

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred
  • Minimum 4 years in construction/design field
  • At least 2 years in a Virtual Design and Construction role
  • Familiarity with advanced virtual construction software
  • Understanding of technology related to project model integration
  • Competency in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Basic knowledge of construction scheduling techniques

Responsibilities

  • Create and integrate construction models for project coordination
  • Identify and resolve clashes between building systems and materials
  • Facilitate coordination meetings with subcontractors and vendors
  • Develop and update 4D schedules for project tracking
  • Perform quantity take-offs for estimating and material orders
  • Leverage models for onsite logistics and staging
  • Review shop drawings for accuracy against models

Benefits

  • 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
  • Charitable matching funds through Ryan Foundation
  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events
Full Job Description
Job Description:

In this role, you won't just be managing data; you'll be an integral part of the design and construction lifecycle, leveraging a sophisticated suite of virtual tools to bring complex projects to life across.

Some things you can expect to do:
• Create and integrate a construction model for use in coordinating construction activities and conflict resolution between design and construction disciplines. Includes modeling architecture, structural, MEP, site design and other disciplines as necessary. Construction model may start from either 2D plans or a 3D design model.
• Identify clashes between building systems and construction materials to resolve conflicts before encountering them on-site.
• Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, inclusive of subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model.
• Create 4D schedules to coordinate construction model with the project schedule. Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities (ex., 2-week look ahead) and manage critical path milestones.
• Complete quantity take-offs from model to be used for estimating, material orders and work planning.
• Leverage construction model for staging and onsite logistics.
• Review shop drawings with construction model for accuracy. Coordinate with other disciplines to process shop drawings.
• Track RFIs and use construction model to assist in responding to them.
• Assist with project punch lists and incorporate items into construction model.
• Using construction model, identify areas with restricted access to easily and effectively maintain building systems.
• Update construction model to be used as a record model and given to the owner at the completion of construction. This has potential to be the start of a facility model that could integrate with facility management systems.
• Add to library of common virtual construction elements to be used on future projects
• Work with Director of Virtual Design and Construction to define best practices and identify areas for improvement. Assist in writing work instructions and creating training videos
• A large portion of time will be spent on project job sites. Travel may be required for those sites, including out of state jobs.
• Other responsibilities as specified by the Hub VP of Operations, Division Manager or Director of Virtual Design and Construction

Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years in the construction or design field.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Virtual Design and Construction, or Integrator, role.
• Software system implementation and/or upgrades preferred.
• Understanding of leading edge of technology related to project model integration, manipulation and use.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple applications related to virtual construction (Navisworks, Revit, StudioMax, Civil 3D, Sketchup, Horizontal Glue, VICO, Tekla).
• Basic understanding of multiple construction scheduling techniques.
• Competency with the Adobe Creative suite applications (Photoshop, Premier, After Effects, etc.).
• Understanding of application development, configuration, customization and implementation.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Knowledge of the complete cycle of a project (pursuit, contractual, design-management, preconstruction, procurement, construction, QC/QA, closeout, turnover to facilities).
• Ability to read and understand drawings, models, specifications, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems.
• Familiarity and comfort with current technology and an integrated systems environment.

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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