VDC Engineer

VDC Lead – Jacobs

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. The base salary range is $–$ per year. This position is available at any location in the United States; ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office.

• Provide VDC/BIM/Digital Delivery management and leadership by aligning technologies with internal and client goals.
• Create and implement Design and Construction BIM Execution Plans for EPCM projects.
• Integrate VDC tasks including 3D logistics, 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.
• 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.
• Lead mobile device trainings for field employees; lead and facilitate reality capture for progress reporting and weekly reports for remote team members.
• Act as technology lead and offer in‑field technical troubleshooting, support for software, model viewing and mobile device applications.
• Collaborate with clients, representatives and contractors during business development, proposals and estimates; manage trade partner modeling efforts and quality through construction.
• Develop training materials and offer technical guidance; recruit, manage and mentor employees; enhance team expertise through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Provide 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 (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.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field (desired).
Willing to work on site at a project near Baton Rouge, LA (desired).

Jacobs offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase discount, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday and caregiver leave. Eligible employees may also enroll in deferred compensation plans or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Full‑time

Not Applicable

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.