VDC Engineer

About the role

This is a site-based role with a flexible home office location in the U.S. The ideal candidate will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize digital delivery processes in the Advanced Manufacturing sector.
• Create and implement Design and Construction BIM Execution Plans for EPCM projects.
• Integrate VDC tasks including 3D logistics and safety planning, 4D scheduling, 5D Cost and quantity take-offs.
• Define, coordinate, administer, and manage the use of the Common Data Environment (Autodesk Construction Cloud) from design to construction.
• Kick-off, manage, and track progress on Clash Detection for Design Teams and Trade Partners.
• Lead clash resolution meetings.
• Serve as BIM Subject Matter Expert on projects in design and construction.
• Coordinate laser scan data integration and facilitate Scan to BIM efforts.
• Manage model redline and as-built processes.
• Verify construction install with model based practices.
• Create project processes and lead mobile device trainings for field employees.
• Lead and facilitate reality capture/progress reporting and weekly reports for remote team members including 360 Photos, laser scans, drone data.
• Act as technology lead and offer in-field technical troubleshooting, support for software, model viewing, and mobile device applications.
• Consult during business development during proposals and estimates.
• Collaborate with clients, representatives, and contractors.
• Manage trade partner modeling efforts and quality through construction.
• Support team development by developing training materials and offering technical guidance.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor employees.
• Enhance team expertise through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Provide daily on-site presence and leadership.
• Coordinate VDC activities with field operations.
• Create, execute, and own onsite VDC processes.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in VDC/BIM roles within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of BIM technologies and their application in manufacturing environments in Design and Construction.
• Proficiency in BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, Revizto) and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Experience with laser scanning and point cloud data management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in onsite leadership of VDC activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment on a project site and virtually.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing BIM execution plans.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and MEP systems.