3D Design, 3D Modeling, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Contact Management, Continuous Improvement, Establish Priorities, Identify Issues, Information Models, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Multitasking, Object Modeling, Object Oriented (OO), Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Workflow Analysis
Virtual Design Construction Specialist
The Virtual Design Construction Specialist is responsible for carrying out assigned pre-construction tasks effectively and efficiently, while adhering to company standards and actively participating in continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
A VDC Specialist I is responsible for the following:
- Produces, edits, and coordinates 3D object-oriented models
- Produces, annotates, and details fabrication and field installation shop drawings
- Participates in the development of, and provides feedback for, the continuous improvement of workflows and standard operating procedures
- Identifies model related issues to the project team
- Maintains regular contact with their project team
- Develops a basic knowledge of BIM software, 3D design, and construction documents
- Performs other duties as assigned by management
A VDC Specialist II is responsible for VDC Specialist I activities and the following:
- Acts as a mentor to newer team members
- Attends and participates in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings
- Seeks ways to infuse quality and labor savings into overall Building Information Modeling (BIM) efforts
- Assists in the development and continuous improvement of the company's BIM related goals, initiatives, and standards
- Assists in developing new ways to utilize model-based information in various phases of projects
A VDC Specialist III is responsible for VDC Specialist I and II activities and the following:
- Acts as a mentor/leader within projects teams and within the department as a whole
- Provides continuous peer feedback, evaluates current workflows for efficiency, and shares best practices to encourage personal and professional peer development
- Acts as the point of contact in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings, communicating and delegating pertinent information to the project team.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with designers, owners, and sub-contractors
A VDC Specialist IV is responsible for VDC Specialist I, II and III activities and the following:
- Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project modeling requirements
- Ensures Revit project set up is correct and in line with company standards
- Creates, maintains, and ensures the accuracy of all BIM related schedules and bill of materials
- Maintains, monitors, and QCs the health of project BIM models
- Ensures all team members understand and adhere to assigned scope of work, project requirements, specs, deliverables, schedule, and department standards
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or similar, preferred
Required
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:
- Reading floor plans, sections, and elevations
- BIM360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, Navisworks, Revit, and file sharing platforms
- Above required for VDC II and higher
- Demonstrated competency modeling from a 2D document to produce a 3D model
Preferred
- Construction experience
- Effective interoffice collaboration
- Skilled problem-solving ability and a strong sense of urgency
- Efficient organizational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment