VDC Associate

About the role

Strategic Mission Critical (SMC) is seeking a VDC Associate to support the delivery of complex mission critical projects across the United States. This role is ideal for a hands-on VDC professional with experience in Revit-based MEP modeling who is ready to take on greater production responsibility while continuing to grow their coordination and project-delivery skills. You'll work closely with senior VDC team members, contractors, and project stakeholders to produce coordinated, constructible models and shop drawings that support successful field execution.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed Revit models and shop drawings for electrical systems
• Translate engineering design intent into coordinated, field-ready models supporting fabrication and installation
• Support project coordination efforts, including clash detection and model resolution using Navisworks
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, architects, and design partners
• Coordinate model revisions, RFIs, and project deliverables while maintaining quality and schedule requirements
• Work across multiple linked models and disciplines to resolve constructability challenges
• Collaborate with senior VDC team members to improve modeling standards, workflows, and technical skills

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional VDC, BIM, or construction modeling experience
• Hands-on proficiency with Autodesk Revit in a production environment
• Experience modeling MEP systems
• Experience producing construction models and shop drawings
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and apply design intent
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of contractor-side VDC/BIM experience
• Mission critical or data center project experience
• Electrical modeling experience
• Autodesk Certified Professional, Revit (or similar certification)

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000+ a year (depending on location, experience, education, and skills)

Benefits

• 36-hour standard work week (1/2 day Fridays)
• Paid time off
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 13 paid holidays
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for full-time employees
• Subsidized spouse and family insurance premiums
• Reimbursement of professional licensing costs
• Employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with annual safe harbor contribution

Locations: Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Clifton Park