The Senior VDC Engineer is responsible for task and project level management, implementation, and execution of McCarthy’s Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes, tools and best practices within their assigned projects.
Requirements
- Promote a culture of virtual building among all internal and external stakeholders
- Project and task-level execution of VDC functions including BIM Execution planning, BIM Coordination, 3D modeling, 2D drawing production, 3D printing, laser scanning, drone flights and photogrammetry
- Develop BIM Execution Plan attachments for tasks and projects assigned and ensure all contributions are aligned with overall intent of the project plan and related contract documents
- Develop VDC schedules for tasks and projects assigned, proactively manage updates, track actual completion times, and communicate progress and completion to VDC Manager for records
- Develop VDC budgets for tasks and projects assigned, proactively manage and communicate changes, track actuals vs budgets, and communicate progress to VDC Manager for records
- Participate in VDC implementation opportunities during the pursuit phase
- Identify opportunities to lead BIM tools and VDC process training and support at the project-level for Engineers, Managers, Superintendents and McCarthy self-perform partners
- Lead VDC training for peers through various regional training opportunities
- Coordinate workload of VDC Engineers, Interns and Co-Ops at a task and project-level
- Maintain individual task VDC metrics and verify/communicate with VDC Manager for records
- Document VDC lessons learned and implemented practices and communicate to VDC Manager
- Understand and contribute, as applicable, to regional and corporate VDC goals and initiatives
- Develop, update, and integrate native 3D model content to support Self-Perform scopes of work (Concrete, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.)
- Develop, update, and integrate native 3D model content to support coordination of work performed by others (Shoring, Framing, Misc. Metals, Clearances, Gap Modeling, etc.)
- Lead behavioral and technical aspect of 3D constructability, Design and Trade Coordination, working with internal and external project teams through our standard of care and best practices
- Execute laser scanning, processing, and deliverables for assigned project phases and ensure laser scan information is integrated with all other applicable aspects and phases of projects
- Execute drone flights, processing, and deliverables for assigned project phases and ensure laser scan information is integrated with all other applicable aspects and phases of projects
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
