VDC Assistant (Software Support)

About the role

This position involves assisting with and learning Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) coordination and processes, supporting continual innovation through custom applications and data solutions, and providing support in various VDC workflows.

Responsibilities

• Aid in Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) meeting coordination, file management, and document control.
• Write product and system development code.
• Review code developed by peer developers and provide feedback and best practices.
• Read and understand construction plans, specifications, and other related documents to assist with reviews of VDC processes to align with contracted requirements.
• Learn to use VDC 3D modeling, model-based information, and related software for assigned tasks, provide progress reports to supervisor, and be receptive to learning about construction management.
• Aid in VDC coordination of engineering tasks such as preparation, and review of submittals and project Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Aid in Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination scheduling management and support tracking, writing, and distribution of BIM Coordination meeting minutes and action items.
• Aid in processes and software associated with clash detection and BIM Coordination, including writing and implementing BIM execution plans.
• Understand process and assist with publishing and performing quality control on Design Models.
• Understand process and assist with site control and surveying workflows and model-based layouts.
• Understand process and assist with developing model-based take offs, estimating practices, and variance reporting.
• Aid in compiling quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management.
• Aid in reality capture services, including laser scanning and data processing tasks.
• Aid in simulation planning and modeling (e.g., site and safety logistics, schedule sequencing and visualization).
• Aid and learn about other VDC workflows including production tracking, mixed reality (VR/AR), facilities management, drawing creation (e.g., slab penetration, beam penetration), and pursuit modeling.
• Pursue opportunities to learn about construction and building methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement team discussions.
• Approach tasks collaboratively and foster professional relationships and communication with teammates, Trades, design partners, and clients.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in VDC or related technical major, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related experience, or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Strong skills and experience in web development (e.g HTML, Javascript/JQuery/JSON, CSS, MySQL/SQL, and server-side coding (PHP preferred)).
• Strong skills and experience with using SDKs for existing software applications.
• Person must be fluent in Python.
• Summer internship/co-op experience in construction management, VDC, or software development highly desired.
• Able to read and understand contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Able to produce work and collaborate with others using online collaboration tools, and manage multiple communication workstreams.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn and participate, and quick adoption of technology.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications required, and basic knowledge of BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD, and similar BIM authoring/management tools) preferred.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee occasionally performs work on-site at office locations and off-site venues.
• The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Benefits

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.