Assistant VDC Manager

Job Description

This individual will lead the project team in the execution of Whiting-Turner’s Virtual Building program and promote VDC adoption within the central Pennsylvania region. They will be tasked with leveraging BIM and other emerging technologies for digital delivery.

Requirements

• Be proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and interpreting construction schedules.
• Have an intermediate knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems, with a focus on Electrical knowledge.
• Be adept in coordination management software used to aggregate BIMs and run conflict detection.
• Thrive in a team environment contributing to both large projects and producing independent work.
• Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
• Be able to multi-task and work concurrently on multiple projects.
• Be able to serve the central Pennsylvania region.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing RFPs and specifications for BIM requirements
• Developing BIM Execution Plans
• Evaluating Design Intent models for constructability and accuracy
• Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, and scheduling
• Developing BIM scope language for BIM participating trade partners
• Leading collaborative meetings with trade partners and designers to resolve above-ceiling conflicts with the use of virtual models
• Producing clash reports and action items for distribution to all BIM stakeholders
• Assisting with Virtual mock-ups and gap modeling specific systems
• Generating and tracking RFIs resulting from the Virtual Build Process
• Developing composite drawings to supplement shop drawings as required by contract
• Testing new software programs and technologies and making recommendations on use for project-specific needs

Skills

• Excellent General Computing Skills
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including but not limited to: Revit AutoCAD Navisworks Manage
• Experience with cloud-based common data environments and issue tracking plug-ins such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM Collaborate and Revizto.
• Experience with 4D Scheduling Tools (Synchro, Fuzor preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or Associate degrees in a VDC/BIM technical concentration
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the AEC industry in a BIM Management role or 3-5 years of relevant field experience in construction
• Previous experience working with Electrical systems and Mission Critical work is preferred