VDC Engineer
VDC Engineer
Posted on: October 18, 2023
Salary: Based on Experience
Department/Group: VDC
Location: Pogue Construction Company | McKinney, TX
Reports To: Director of VDC
Position Type: Full Time
Applications Accepted By: Until position is filled
Pogue Construction Company
1512 Bray Central Dr. #300, McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-529-9401
Email: careers@pogueconstruction.com
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. All activities will be performed in support of the vision and values of Pogue Construction.
Experience: 3-4 years construction or related experience; 3-4 years BIM-related experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience will be considered.
Certifications: OSHA 30 Training
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide models and documentation that is essential to complete VDC/BIM scope of work as determined by leadership and project management teams.
- Maintain VDC/BIM standards and manage their implementation.
- Create 3D modeling content that has not been provided and compile any trade partner models.
- Run and manage clash detection efforts with project teams and trade partners.
- Maintain relationships with trade partners and project teams.
- Read and comprehend construction documents and apply them 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 and any omissions.
- Assist Pogue’s preconstruction team in model takeoffs and constructability reviews.
- Work with design teams during the preconstruction phases to mitigate future issues.
- Train field teams and other Pogue staff on VDC process and technology.
- Have the capability to research and 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
- BIM 360
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Navisworks Manage
- Fuzor or Synchro
- Bluebeam
- Sketchup
- 360 Photos
- Drones
- Laser Scanning
- Internal and external customer service
Oversight: None