Virtual Design Construction Specialist

    • Synergy Staffing
  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 19 days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Computer Hardware
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
3D Modeling
Multitasking
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
NavisWorks
Technical Drafting
Object-Oriented Programming
Standard Operating Procedure
3D Computer Graphics
Management
Continuous Improvement
Mentorship
Peer Feedback
Workflow
Collaboration
Delegation
Modeling
Autodesk Revit
Bill Of Materials
Building Information Modeling
Business Requirements Gathering

Job Details

Job Description

Department: Build Team, Planning Department

Reports to: Construction Design Manager & Project Lead


The VDC Specialist is responsible for carrying out assigned pre-construction tasks effectively and efficiently, while adhering to company standards and actively participating in continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

  • A Virtual Design Construction Specialist to carry out virtual electrical design pre-construction tasks effectively and efficiently, while adhering to company standards
  • A person with the ability to:
  • Solve problems with a strong sense of urgency
  • Produce 3D models in Revit, preferred
  • Read construction documents, preferred
  • Learn/use various software and hardware
  • Prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications, Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

  • Effective interoffice collaboration with skilled problem-solving ability & strong sense of urgency
  • Efficient organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated competency modeling from a 2D document to produce a 3D model
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment


Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:

  • Reading floor plans, sections, and elevations
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM), BIM360, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook,

Navisworks, Revit, and file sharing platforms Above required for VDC II and higher

  • Construction experience, preferred
  • Associate s Degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design or similar preferred


A VDC Specialist I is responsible for the following:

  • Produces, edits, and coordinates 3D object-oriented models
  • Produces, annotates, and details fabrication and field installation shop drawings
  • Participates in the development of, and provides feedback for, the continuous improvement of

workflows and standard operating procedures

  • Identifies model related issues to the project team
  • Maintains regular contact with their project team
  • Develops a basic knowledge of BIM software, 3D design, and construction documents
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management


A VDC Specialist II is responsible for VDC Specialist I activities and the following:

  • Acts as a mentor to newer team members
  • Attends and participates in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings
  • Seeks ways to infuse quality & labor savings into overall Building Information Modeling (BIM)

efforts

  • Assists in the development and continuous improvement of the company's BIM related goals,

initiatives, and standards

  • Assists in developing new ways to utilize model-based information in various phases of projects



A VDC Specialist III is responsible for VDC Specialist I and II activities and the following:

  • Acts as a mentor/leader within projects teams and within the department as a whole
  • Provides continuous peer feedback, evaluates current workflows for efficiency, and shares best

practices to encourage personal and professional peer development

  • Acts as the point of contact in virtual construction, clash detection, and coordination meetings,

communicating and delegating pertinent information to the project team.

  • Develops and maintains professional relationships with designers, owners, and sub-contractors


A VDC Specialist IV is responsible for VDC Specialist I, II and III activities and the following:

  • Participates in identifying and strategizing the execution of all project modeling requirements
  • Ensures Revit project set up is correct and in line with company standards
  • Creates, maintains, and ensures the accuracy of all BIM related schedules and bill of materials
  • Maintains, monitors, and QCs the health of project BIM models
  • Ensures all team members understand and adhere to assigned scope of work, project

requirements, specs, deliverables, schedule, and department standards

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