VDC Engineer

Job Summary

In the Advanced Manufacturing Group, our team elevates our clients by delivering cost-effective and transformative projects to the electric vehicle, data center, consumer goods and products, metals, pulp and paper and various other markets. We understand that the success of our clients is about more than well-designed facilities; it’s about well-designed strategies tailored for every market and every location. We are seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Lead to manage and optimize our digital delivery processes in the Advanced Manufacturing sector.

This is a site-based role with flexible home office location in the U.S.

As the VDC Lead, you will provide VDC/BIM/Digital Delivery management and leadership by aligning technologies with internal and client goals and define digital delivery scope for project estimates, and coordinate project technical setup and model deliverables.

• Create and implement Design and Construction BIM Execution Plans for EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management).

• Integrate VDC tasks including 3D logistics and safety planning, 4D scheduling, 5D Cost and quantity take-offs.

• Define, coordinate, administer and manage the use of the Common Data Environment (Autodesk Construction Cloud) from design to construction including Docs, Build, Coordination modules.

• Kick‑off, manage and track progress on Clash Detection for Design Teams and Trade Partners; lead clash resolution meetings.

• Serve as BIM Subject Matter Expert on projects in design and construction.

• Coordinate laser scan data integration and facilitate Scan to BIM efforts.

• Manage model redline and as‑built processes; verify construction install with model based practices.

• Create project processes and lead mobile device trainings for field employees.

• Lead and facilitate reality capture/for progress reporting and weekly reports for remote team members including 360 Photos, laser scans, drone data.

• Act as technology lead and offer in‑field technical troubleshooting, support for software, model viewing and mobile device applications.

• Engage in stakeholder collaboration and act as the Digital Delivery and VDC stakeholder and lead on Design and Construction projects.

• Consult during business development during proposals and estimates; collaborate with clients, representatives, and contractors; manage trade partner modeling efforts and quality through construction.

• Support team development by developing training materials and offering technical guidance.

• Recruit, manage, and mentor employees; enhance team expertise through collaboration with subject matter experts.

• Act as on‑site management by providing daily on‑site presence and leadership; coordinate VDC activities with field operations; create, execute and own onsite VDC processes.

• At least 7 years of experience in VDC/BIM roles within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of BIM technologies and their application in manufacturing environments in Design and Construction.
• Proficiency in BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, Revizto) and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Experience with laser scanning and point cloud data management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven track record of onsite leadership of VDC activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment on a project site and virtually.
• Experience in developing and implementing BIM execution plans.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and MEP systems.
• Willing to work on site at a project near Baton Rouge, LA.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

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