VDC Engineer

VIRTUAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Moss & Associates (Construction) is a national, privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions that result in award‑winning projects. The company focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design‑build across a diverse portfolio that includes high‑rise residential, mixed‑use developments, hospitality, education, justice, solar energy, battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News‑Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors and is consistently rated as one of the best places to work.

Moss’ Virtual Construction Engineer assembles estimates, assists with planning, scheduling, cost report set‑up, forecasting, and issues change orders, notices, and revisions. The engineer works closely with the Virtual Construction Manager to prepare VC guidelines for project‑specific requirements and to train regional project personnel in the use of BIM tools.

• Able to perform all VC Specialist / Project Engineer responsibilities
• Assist VC Manager in preparing VC guidelines for project‑specific requirements
• Assist VC Manager in training regional project personnel in the use of BIM tools
• Assemble estimates, assist with planning and scheduling, assist in cost report set‑up and forecasting, issue change orders, notices, and revisions
• Develop schematic and detailed level models including modeling structure, interior and exterior architectural elements and MEP systems (as applicable)
• Identify conflicts, incomplete or ambiguous design information
• Coordinate with BIM service providers and subcontractors
• Create new library components
• Coordinate with project team to subcontract assignments to outside vendors
• Responsible as “Model Administrator” for assigned projects
• Compile contract VC close out documentation
• Develop models to illustrate contractor questions and solutions
• Update as‑built and revised Building Information Model
• Keep BIM revision log
• Distribute new and revised models showing changes and RFI answers
• Derive material quantities
• Complete quantity surveys and produce quantity reports
• Verify original estimate quantities for cost reports
• Report quantities in place and maintain cost report
• Develop the design phase schedule and the modeling and coordination schedule
• Prepare 4D simulations as required
• Identify long‑lead items and integrate them into 4D simulations
• Define scopes of work, evaluate field problems and issue RFIs
• Update and distribute documents and models to subcontractors and maintain control logs (as applicable)
• Prepare and maintain submittal logs and expediting log for VC models
• Attend and/or manage model coordination meetings and document project preconstruction / VC meetings (write minutes)
• Coordinate models with internal and subcontractor detailers and modelers Record coordination sign‑offs
• Process shop / fabrication level models for approval
• Assist project team with construction coordination and scheduling
• Evaluate construction installations relative to 3D coordinated models
• Prepare “shop drawing” level 3D models for self‑performed work
• Model constructability issues and solutions for self‑performed work
• Calculate quantities for material orders and crew work planning
• Produce dimensioned drawings from the model
• Participate in job layout driven by 3D model data
• Keep current and standardized job‑site files
• Timely and accurate preparation of VC models, shop drawing, etc.
• Develop and maintain positive customer/client satisfaction
• Demonstrate positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness
• Understand contractual and legal guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ project engineering experience – Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent
• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and direct support experience in required software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, Archicad, etc.)
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal English language communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment, problem‑solving ability, self‑starting, and ability to prioritize based on relevant factors

Job Title: Virtual Construction Engineer
Job Location: Tampa, FL
Classification: Full‑time – Exempt – Salaried
Reports To: Senior Project Manager, VDC

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.