Summary: The Virtual Design Construction Engineer will provide Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration/coordination and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) services to assigned projects and will help assist other departments with VDC needs. This position will be responsible for providing models and documents, VDC/BIM technical support, and coordinating 3D content modeled by others.
Experience: 3-4 years' experience working in the construction field; 3-4 years' of BIM-related experience; MEPF modeling experience is a plus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Science or commensurate experience in the construction industry.
Certifications: OSHA 30 Training
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide models & documentation essential to complete VDC/BIM scope of work
- Maintain VDC/BIM standards & manage their implementation
- Create 3D modeling content not provided & compile trade partner model
- Run & manage clash detection efforts with project teams & trade partners
- Maintain relationships with trade partners & project teams
- Read & comprehend construction documents & apply to the VDC process.
- Assist project teams in pursuit efforts by creating 4D models for presentations
- Assist field teams in reality capture processes such as drone, 360 photos, and laser scanning
- Perform QAQC checks on models to mitigate errors & omissions
- Assist preconstruction team in model takeoffs & constructability reviews
- Work with design teams during preconstruction phases to mitigate future issues
- Train field teams & other Pogue staff on VDC process and technology
- Research & develop new tools and processes for the construction project lifecycle
Required Skills/Expectations:
- Communication skills; both verbal and written
- Perform work accurately in a timely manner
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge of construction practices
- Knowledge of MEP systems
- Ability to understand drawings and specifications
- Ability to kickoff and maintain BIM coordination efforts on projects
- Knowledge of VDC/BIM technologies and processes and be able to apply them to projects
- Ability to collaborate with different teams and organizations for project success
- Knowledge of VDC/BIM technology solutions including:
- Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Navisworks Manage
- Fuzor or Synchro
- Bluebeam
- Sketchup
- 360 Photos
- Drones
- DroneDeploy
- Laser Scanning
- Internal and external customer service