ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
VDC Managers support project teams and corporate departments in the implementation and use of Virtual Design and Construction tools and processes.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Design and implement VDC strategy throughout the project life cycle from design and construction to facilities management
Provide leadership and guidance for BIM implementation
Manage and implement VDC project setup process
Lead VDC implementation opportunities in the Marketing, Pursuit, Pre-construction, and Construction phases of a Project
Lead BIM meetings and design or MEP coordination sessions
Interact regularly with jobsites and maintain an understanding of project VDC implementations
Establish, document, and maintain 3D model coordinates
Create 2D and 3D site logistics phasing plans
Federate 3D content modeled by others, and model any content not provided.
Laser scan point cloud integrations with Building Information Models
Create, or assist project staff, in creating and maintaining 4D schedules and simulations
Assumes responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; applies them to assigned projects.
Reads and comprehends construction documents and applies them to VDC processes.
Provides models and documents necessary to complete scope determined by VDC leadership and project teams.
Incorporates design updates into project models.
Analyzes models, looking for errors and omissions, and makes corrections as necessary.
Assist project personnel in the implementation of the VDC goals on their projects through training and support
Track and report on VDC metrics for each project
Facilitate ongoing collaboration among VDC personnel including the sharing of best practices and lessons learned
Actively participate in and lead ongoing strategic initiatives related to VDC and innovation
Participate in speaking opportunities within the industry and focus groups
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the building industry
10+ years' experience working a BIM or VDC-related role, preferably in the construction industry; for this particular role, datacenter and/or advanced manufacturing experience preferred
Design experience a plus
Expert level Software knowledge in one or more of the following: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, Solibri
Experience with Trimble ProjectSight and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud
Familiarity with other BIM tools such as Trimble Sketchup, Civil 3D, 3D Max, Recap Pro, Tekla Structures, Autodesk Point Layout and related tools are also encouraged.
Strong Microsoft Office skills required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel specifically)
Experience in BIM process and software training preferred
Experience in MEP Coordination strongly preferred.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Willingness to work on active construction project sites
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance