VDC Engineer

Position Summary
This candidate will be a key member and active participant in the ISEC VDC program, contributing to the delivery of project-specific deliverables. Responsibilities include modeling and content development, creating project models for construction BIM coordination, collaborating with ISEC Lab design teams on design-assist projects, generating shop and installation drawings in Revit, coordinating with ISEC Foremen, Installers, and the Project OPS team in the field, and managing quality control for both in-house and outsourced partner deliverables.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support ISEC’s VDC program from start of coordination through sign-off, working on one project or numerous projects at one time.
• Develop project specific BIM content, families and details, build and maintain library development as well as template file management as needed.
• Generate shop and installation drawings.
• Coordinate with the project design team for live model coordination.
• Administer, coordinate, and QC project development with ISEC outsource partners.
• Work closely with Design Managers and Project Managers in all aspects of Project Management coordination from design to installation.
• Perform Clash detection with Navisworks as needed.
• Review and interpret contract documents, architectural and structural drawings.
• Source Vendor’s/ Manufacturer’s Revit models.
• Manage and customize Vendor’s/Manufacturer’s Revit models.
• Prepares new (or completes) shop drawings; plans, elevations, sections, and construction details for purpose of Coordination/Owner/Architect submittal approval or final Installation drawings.
• Conduct Job site visits for verification of Revit models, pre and post install analysis, or as required by the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 5 -7 years BIM Revit experience in A/E firm or Construction trade or related.
• Experience with BIM clash detection software (Navisworks, Revizto, etc.)
• A/E or Construction experience needed.

Knowledge/Skills

• Intermediate to Advanced understanding of Revit family creation
• Experience in Revit project/template model development.
• Experience in working with Construction Documents and Shop Drawings
• Working knowledge or direct experience with AutoCAD and Rhino

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a construction related industry

Knowledge and Skills

• Intermediate understanding of Revit with the ability to model content
• Strong experience in organizing/scheduling
• Effective in meeting deadlines and solving problems
• Strong written and articulate communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong Quality Control skills and strong attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team member on construction modeling projects

Customer Service Skills:

• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
• Committed to following up with customers on all instances in a timely manner
• Strong sense of accountability
• Creates a personal connection with customers
• Positive attitude