VDC Coordinator

Overview

Steel Fab of Virginia, Inc., seeks VDC Coordinator (Raleigh, NC)

• Play a key role in supporting the implementation and coordination of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes for steel construction projects.
• Data Management:
  Organize and manage digital project data, including building design models, schedules, and drafting related cost tracking, specifically for VDC coordination efforts, ensuring all stakeholders have access to the latest information.
• Project Documentation:
  Manage the storage, distribution, and data integrity of iterative model exports used for clash detection and 3D visual planning of steel structures.
• Technology Integration:
  Support the integration of VDC technologies such as 3D modeling, laser scanning, and surveying of steel construction in alignment with Steel Fab SOPs for project management and delivery.
• Clash Detection & Issue Resolution:
  Assist in identifying and resolving steel-related design and construction obstacles (physical interferences) through BIM with MEP, cladding, architects, structural engineers, and other trades to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Training & Support:
  Provide support to external project teams on the use of VDC tools, software, and processes. Train internal project managers on VDC software and processes. Supervise new Project Engineer’s training to extract budgeting information from structural steel models from external designers using BIM & VDC methods.
• Reporting & Analysis:
  Prepare regular reports on percentage completion of implementation, ongoing issues, and outstanding coordination with VDC efforts on active projects.
• Detailing Development:
  Assist with onboarding and training of new steel detailing (drafting/modeling) vendors to get up to speed on 3-D model creation and metadata within steel models to meet contractual expectations.
• Serve as an ambassador of Steel Fab to AISC to identify trends and emerging needs related to VDC education, implementation, and risk mitigation in the steel construction industry.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Engineering or related field plus 3 years of experience in the job offered, as project engineer or related position within the construction or engineering industry.
• Must have 3 years of experience with:
  Blue Beam, Revit, Tekla, Navisworks and AutoCAD.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings (fabrication drawings, blueprints and/or equipment data sheets).
• Structural steel construction management or estimating.
• Working with IFC (Industry Foundation Class) files.

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