Assistant VDC Manager - Federal
Category
Construction Operations
Job Location
2710 Oleander Drive, Suite 205, Wilmington, North Carolina
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Please note:
- Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Whiting-Turner is looking for a self-motivated, collaborative, and confident individual with a minimum of 2 years of experience leading multi-discipline BIM coordination efforts for either a Subcontractor or General Contractor. Work experience in the Federal sector is strongly preferred. The individual will be expected to manage the Virtual Building process for multiple projects.
Job Title: Assistant VDC Manager
Category: Construction Operations
Job Location: Wilmington, NC
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Job Description:
This individual will lead various project teams in the execution of a Virtual Building program. They will also be tasked with leveraging BIM and other emerging technologies to promote VDC adoption within Whiting-Turner's Federal portfolio.
Qualified Candidates should:
- Be proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and interpreting construction schedules.
- Have an intermediate knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
- Be adept in coordination management software used to aggregate BIMs and run conflict detection.
- Thrive in a team environment contributing to both large projects and producing independent work.
- Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
- Be able to multi-task and work concurrently on multiple projects.
Typical Daily tasks include:
- Reviewing RFPs and specifications for BIM requirements.
- Developing BIM Execution Plans.
- Evaluating Design Intent models for constructability and accuracy.
- Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, and scheduling.
- Developing BIM scope language for BIM participating trade partners.
- Leading collaborative meetings with trade partners and designers to resolve above ceiling conflicts using virtual models.
- Producing clash reports and action items for distribution to all BIM stakeholders.
- Assisting with Virtual mock-ups and gap modeling specific systems.
- Generating and tracking RFIs resulting from the Virtual Build Process.
- Developing composite shop drawing submittals.
- Testing new software programs and technologies and making recommendations on use for project-specific needs.
Software Proficiency:
Excellent General Computing Skills
Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including but not limited to:
Revit
AutoCAD
Navisworks Manage
Experience with cloud-based common data environments such as: Sharepoint and Autodesk Forma and Desktop Connector
Knowledge of BIM issue tracking software such as: BIM Collaborate and Revizto.
Experience with 4D Scheduling Tools (Synchro, Fuzor or similar)
Required Skills
Other required skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams
- Skilled at problem solving
- Strong Time-Management skills
- Leadership fundamentals
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or associate degrees in a VDC/BIM technical concentration.
- 2 or more years of relevant work experience in the AEC industry in a BIM Management role or other relevant field experience on Federal construction projects.