DPR Construction

VDC Engineer

DPR Construction$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 0-4 years of experience in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), or a related field required.
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary model coordination and collaboration.
  • Proficiency in interpreting contract documents and project execution plans.
  • Ability to identify and resolve constructability issues effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Organize multidisciplinary models into a federated coordination model for project lifecycle support.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and trade partners to avoid conflicts in BIM data.
  • Review source models for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Identify and communicate potential clashes or issues to project teams for resolution.
  • Prepare visuals and documentation from models for project communication and RFI processing.
  • Track modeling progress to ensure timely coordination sign-off.
  • Support Operations teams by applying VDC tools and navigating models to inform execution.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision health benefits.
  • Wellness benefits to maintain overall health.
  • Eligibility for benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or recent graduates.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Supports implementation at the project level for established Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows using data-rich models to coordinate, quantify, plan, and track work. Contributes to project efficiency by facilitating clear communication among design, engineering, and construction teams and providing technical support to elevate the expectations for cross-functional VDC use. Improves overall project outcomes by solving issues before they impact construction and supporting the timely development and approval of shop/fabrication level models.

Key Responsibilities:
Organizes multidisciplinary models into a federated coordination model to support design, fabrication and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinates with architects, engineers, and trade partners to integrate multidisciplinary BIM data into each disciplines source models to avoid conflicts and discrepancies.
Reviews source models for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with contractual requirements and project exectution plan.
Identifies and communicates potential clashes or constructability issues to project teams and trade partners for timely resolution.
Prepares visuals, drawings, and documentation from models to support project communication and RFI processing. Follows up on RFIs and ensures timely resolution.
Tracks modeling progress, performance and productivity to ensure model population allows for on-time coordination sign-off.
Supports Operations teams by applying Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) tools and processes, navigating models to identify building systems, and interpreting contract documents to inform project execution.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
0-4 years of experience in VDC, BIM, or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$80,500.00- $95,000.00
Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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