VDC Coordinator

About the Role

At RK, our VDC Coordinators play a key role in keeping projects running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between design and construction—organizing models, facilitating trade coordination, and ensuring information flows seamlessly across teams. You’ll work closely with Specialists and Project Leads, learning the technical side while also developing project management and communication skills. This is an ideal opportunity for someone detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow in the fast-paced world of virtual design and construction.

With RK’s innovative tools, supportive culture, and wide range of projects, you’ll gain hands-on experience and clear career pathways to take your VDC expertise to the next level.

About RK Industries

RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.

Responsibilities

• Use software to create detailed 3D designs.
• Create batches/packets to be spooled for fabrication.
• Complete tasks that facilitate learning the basics of HVAC, plumbing, and piping and the associated software.
• Draw file maintenance and prepare files or backgrounds for the designer/drafters to begin projects.
• Complete red line drawings, plotting drawings, and drafting tasks as needed to assist others.
• Manipulate and number ductwork and prepare files for download to the plasma cutter.
• Annotate drawings, place elevations, dimensions, and plotting to PDF format.
• Place 3D hangers on piping and ductwork systems.
• Coordinate with other trades as well as other members of the staff.
• Take charge of meetings and lead coordination efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College/University graduate preferred with 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Firm understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and a 3-D drawing environments.
• VDC/BIM experience directly related to the desired field preferred.
• Must have increased latitude when it comes to project recommendations and resolving problems and are expected to be aware of the problems in order to write RFI’s and correct problems as needed.
• Able to make decisions based on designs.
• Ability to collaborate with others to solve problems.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being, including:

• Health, Safety, & Environmental programs
• Accreditations & industry recognition in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Service
• Philanthropic initiatives through the RK Foundation
• Career development opportunities via RK University and an accredited apprentice program, including leadership and technical learning