Austin Industries

VDC Engineer (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience (Field Engineer, Project Engineer, etc.)
  • Thorough knowledge of BIM/VDC processes and software
  • General understanding of project delivery methods
  • Strong problem-solving and public speaking skills
  • In-depth knowledge of construction terminology and processes
  • Understanding of planning, scheduling, and quality control principles

Responsibilities

  • Function as the BIM/VDC 'Model Administrator' on assigned projects
  • Implement BIM/VDC processes and support field construction activities
  • Conduct staff training on BIM/VDC processes
  • Market BIM/VDC services internally and externally
  • Create and validate accurate models and documents as needed
  • Manage and distribute BIM/VDC coordination files
  • Track and report on BIM/VDC coordination progress

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Employee ownership structure (ESOP)
Full Job Description
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and/or fax machines.

Responsibilities:

  • Functions as the BIM/VDC "Model Administrator" on assigned projects
  • Implements Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects
  • Spends time at the jobsite implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects
  • Supports BIM/VDC project staff training on assigned projects
  • Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
  • Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry related conferences and forums
  • Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition locally
  • Creates models, including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed
  • Validates model quality and accuracy
  • Performs model revisions and manages model distribution
  • Creates custom model components and families as needed
  • Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedules
  • Develops and maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects
  • Manages and distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects
  • Leads and/or Manages the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution
  • Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency
  • Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes
  • Assists in BIM/VDC shop and field use drawing production and review
  • Creates dimensioned drawings from the model for field use as needed
  • Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification
  • Validates model accuracy for model based quantity takeoff
  • Creates model based quantity surveys for estimate verification
  • Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff
  • Ability to support an FM implementation strategy based on Owner's needs and future goals
  • Supports the training of Owner's FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows as required


Requirements:

  • BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent
  • A Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience - Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent if applicable
  • Thorough knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and software
  • General understanding of project delivery methods and their impact on BIM/VDC services (CMR, DBB, IPD, etc.)
  • Strong problem solving, communication and public speaking skills
  • Thorough understanding of construction terminology and processes; construction materials and systems; and drawings and specifications
  • Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling concepts with a thorough understanding of construction work sequencing
  • Thorough understanding of quality control principles


Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries is a construction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company provides a wide range of construction services, including general contracting, design-build, construction management, and preconstruction services. Austin Industries was founded in 1918 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including aviation, commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and transportation. Austin Industries has over 6,000 employees and operates in Texas, California, and Georgia.
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