Senior VDC/Digital Technology Specialist
About the role
AECOM Hunt is hiring a hands‑on Sr. VDC/Digital Technology Specialist II with experience delivering BIM coordination in a General Contractor environment and strong data analysis skills. In this role you will drive project‑specific digital delivery strategies, lead MEP coordination, manage VDC deliverables and reporting, and champion field technology adoption (drones, AR/VR, mobile). The position collaborates closely with the project team and VDC leadership to ensure high‑quality coordination, field verification, and facility model turnover.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Project‑Specific Digital Delivery Strategy aligned to project goals and constraints.
- Partner with the Project Team to assess needs, plan implementation, and ensure effective adoption of VDC processes and tools.
- Lead and manage Project‑Specific MEP Coordination (trade coordination, clash management, model reviews).
- Establish and maintain the Schedule/BEP (BxP) and Reality Capture Plan; align 4D/5D where applicable.
- Own all VDC project deliverables and reporting; track progress and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain the Project Hub landing page; coordinate regularly with the VDC Regional Manager on strategy, resources, and reporting.
- Define and manage the Field Verification Strategy; oversee as‑built updates and facility‑model data turnover.
- Apply basic AR/VR workflows for coordination reviews and stakeholder engagement; explore introductory AI‑assisted workflows.
- Attend and present at field staff meetings; translate coordination insights into clear site‑ready actions.
- Drive technology adoption in the field (drones, field tech, AR/VR, mobile data capture) and troubleshoot implementation.
- Manage 3rd‑party resources (VDC consultants, scanning providers, specialty vendors) for quality, schedule, and deliverables.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Architecture or Construction Management and 6 years of progressive experience in BIM Technology, or equivalent education/experience.
- Construction experience.
- Experience performing BIM/VDC coordination for a General Contractor with MEP trade coordination.
- Data analysis experience (Excel/Power Query, Power BI, or similar) with the ability to turn model/field data into actionable insights.
- Proficiency with BIM/VDC tools used in GC coordination (Navisworks, Revit, BIM 360/ACC or equivalent).
- Familiarity with 4D scheduling workflows and reality capture (laser scanning, photogrammetry) preferred.
- Basic exposure to AR/VR tools and openness to learning AI‑enabled workflows.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to convey coordination outcomes to field staff and trade partners.
- Comfortable working primarily on a job site and collaborating with field teams and trade partners.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple stakeholders and third‑party resources.
- Experience with Synchro (or 4D equivalents), reality capture processing tools, and common issue‑tracking platforms.
- Power BI dashboards or similar reporting portfolios.
- Experience preparing model‑based handover/as‑built deliverables for facility management.
- Reality capture planning and processing experience.
Benefits
AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Additional Information
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
- The role is not hybrid nor remote; it may include relocation.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.