Nature of WorkThe Senior VDC Coordinator leads the model-based coordination process for Cerris Builders federal and commercial construction projects and develops, reviews, and maintains coordinated building information models and related technical deliverables. Working across project management, field leadership, design consultants, and trade partners, this role uses construction knowledge and technical judgment to evaluate model information, identify and assess coordination conflicts, recommend practical resolutions, and keep coordination aligned with constructability, sequencing, cost, procurement, schedule, and field execution needs.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBIM/VDC COORDINATION:- Develop and maintain project BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), coordination requirements, model-sharing standards, and related project procedures.
- Lead BIM kickoff sessions and multi-trade coordination meetings; establish coordination zones, priorities, milestones, and deliverables aligned with the construction schedule.
- Federate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty-trade models as applicable to the project.
- Perform and review clash detection; evaluate conflicts among building systems and facilitate resolution with design consultants, trade partners, project management, and field leadership.
- Review coordinated models from a general contractor constructability, installation, and sequencing perspective; identify constraints and recommend practical options for resolution.
- Track coordination issues, model submissions, trade-partner deliverables, and action items through resolution; maintain issue logs and supporting documentation.
- Facilitate and document completion of the coordination process before areas are released for construction, escalating unresolved or out-of-scope issues to the appropriate project leader.
TECHNICAL MODELING AND DELIVERABLES:- Receive, review, federate, and manage multidisciplinary 3D models provided by design consultants and trade partners using Navisworks, Revit, and other applicable BIM/VDC platforms.
- Create, develop, and modify 3D models and model elements as needed to support design coordination, clash resolution, constructability reviews, and project execution.
- Review engineering drawings, design information, project submittals, and relevant product information to help ensure model content is accurate and consistent with project requirements.
- Build and modify Revit families and produce graphical representations of specified design information in drawings and models.
- Support or oversee project model setup and quality checks to help ensure models and deliverables follow applicable company and project standards.
- Maintain document control for VDC deliverables and keep coordination models, model submissions, drawings, and supporting project information organized and current.
PROJECT INTEGRATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING:- Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, design teams, trade partners, estimating/preconstruction, fabrication/shop teams, and field personnel to align and direct model-based coordination with project execution.
- Identify and evaluate coordination issues that may affect constructability, field installation, schedule, cost, procurement, or project sequencing; develop and communicate recommendations within the role's scope of responsibility.
- Support preconstruction, estimating, design-assist, and mock-up activities with model-based information and coordination expertise as needed.
- Use construction-management platforms, cloud-based model-sharing systems, issue-tracking tools, and document-review applications to support coordination, collaboration, and project documentation.
- Review coordination milestones and outstanding work to help prioritize assignments, manage the VDC coordination schedule, and monitor project deliverables and budget-related requirements where assigned.
COMMUNICATION, GUIDANCE, AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:- Explain technical issues and coordination options clearly to project participants with varying levels of BIM/VDC experience; document decisions, open issues, and required follow-up.
- Provide technical guidance, on-the-job coaching, and subject-matter expertise to less experienced VDC team members and project partners as appropriate.
- Promote collaboration, professionalism, safety awareness, and a constructive problem-solving approach across project and office teams.
- Maintain technical knowledge through ongoing training and continued education; adapt to changing project needs, standards, and technology.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the role and project needs.
INFLUENCING OTHERS:- Facilitates and leads collaboration among project teams, design consultants, and trade partners to advance coordination and resolve issues.
- Communicates goals, priorities, technical considerations, and next steps in a clear and professional manner.
- Uses communication and conflict-resolution skills to support teamwork and maintain composure under schedule pressure.
- Shares subject-matter expertise and supports learning and development of team members as appropriate.
- Adapts positively to change and supports project and department initiatives.
Qualifications- Strong understanding of commercial construction documents, building systems, constructability, installation practices, and construction sequencing.
- Ability to evaluate multi-discipline model conflicts, assess potential project impacts, and develop or communicate practical recommendations.
- Ability to lead coordination meetings, track open issues, and drive follow-up through resolution.
- Experience with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks Manage or comparable BIM authoring, model navigation, and clash-detection tools.
- Familiarity with Autodesk BIM 360/Construction Cloud, Procore or comparable project-information and collaboration platforms.
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu or comparable document review, comparison, markup, and collaboration applications.
- Knowledge of Autodesk Fabrication CADmep, AutoCAD, Autodesk Point Layout, or comparable tools where applicable.
- Understanding of P&IDs, flow diagrams, system layouts, applicable codes and standards, and coordination between trades.
- Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, listening, follow-through, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work accurately and completely, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project management, field teams, design consultants, trade partners, and VDC colleagues.
Education- High school diploma or GED required.
- Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be preferred.
- Relevant technical training, apprenticeship, or continuing education preferred.
Experience - Five or more years of related BIM/VDC, modeling, MEP coordination, or commercial construction experience preferred; equivalent combinations of experience and training may be considered.
- Experience coordinating multiple building disciplines and working with project teams, design consultants, and trade partners.
Physical Demands and Working Environment - Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
- Office and active construction project environments, as required by project needs.
- Frequent activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on a computer screen.
- Occasional activity: standing, walking, bending, and reaching; site visits must follow applicable safety requirements.
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