Virtual, Design, & Construction Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Portland, OR
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
  • Associate's degree in a VDC/BIM technical concentration acceptable with 0-5 years experience.
  • Experience with BIM software and related technologies.
  • Strong understanding of construction, engineering, or architecture.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create virtual simulations for site logistics and safety improvements.
  • Manage 3D coordination activities from project kickoff to closeout.
  • Perform preconstruction model tasks including quality verifications and constructability reviews.
  • Drive R&D for new software and technology to enhance project quality.
  • Collaborate with operation teams and cross-discipline teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for innovation and creativity in daily tasks.
  • A collaborative team environment promoting independent work.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in VDC and BIM.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in site logistics and construction processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self-motivated, energetic, creative, technology-driven, detail-oriented, quick-thinking, innovative person to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team. Job Responsibilities include:

Qualified candidates should:
  1. Understand building construction, engineering, and/or architecture.
  2. Have on the job or class experience with BIM software programs and technology.
  3. Thrive in a team environment both contributing to larger projects and producing independent work.
  4. Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
  5. Be able to multi-task and deliver parallel successful products.


Typical Daily tasks include:
  1. Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, scheduling, and VR experiences.
  2. Manage 3D coordination activities with operation teams from project kickoff through closeout.
  3. Perform preconstruction model tasks - quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock-up production.
  4. Drive research and development of new software, hardware, and technology to optimize the team's execution and overall project quality.

Skill Set:

Softwareproficiency required:
  1. General computing skills
  2. SketchUp
  3. CAD
  4. Revit
  5. Navisworks
  6. Rendering software (i.e. Lumion)


Other required skills:
  1. Able to read drawings and understand specifications, building codes, and other technical data.
  2. Familiar with MEPF system design.
  3. Have excellent written and oral communication.
  4. Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams.
  5. Data analytics, visual programming, and VR/AR experience.


Education/Experience
  1. Bachelor's degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees
  2. Associate's degree in a VDC/BIM technical concentration with 0-5 years of experience.
  3. BIM software, hardware, and technology knowledge.


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