VDC Manager - Charlotte, NC
Messer Construction Co. · Charlotte, NC · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
What You Will Do
- Manage the process of developing, integrating, coordinating, and managing digital models for design, construction, and field use during construction.
- Work with reports to maintain the quality of 3D models throughout the life of a project.
- Manage the process of shop drawing production and model production in support of our self-performance efforts.
- Skilled in reviewing 3D models produced by architects and/or engineers and evaluate conformance to schematic design, design development, or construction document requirements.
- Cook up and prepare models with Estimating for quantity extraction to enable Model-Based Cost Planning.
- Help refine and manage our BIM application capabilities, training programs, and provide training support to our operations staff leveraging Virtual Design and Construction applications.
- Support the BIM execution planning process with designers, owners, and subcontractors.
- Cook up and prepare models with field engineers to export layout points for use with field survey equipment.
- Manage the Reality Capture process of coordinating and preparing point cloud/UAV data to work with design and construction model progression, including managing the tasks of reports.
- Manage the process of creating models for AR/VR to be used in the field and with owner/designer interaction with VR-aided experiences.
- Manage the process and work with reports for the creation of models, model animations, video, etc., to support Business Development project requirements and pursuits.
- Manage model preparation to be used for safety planning in support of our Zero Injury safety program.
- Research, develop, and implement a documented best practice process for the use of supporting new Virtual Construction technologies as part of the delivery of construction services.
- Act as a resource to prime subcontractors utilizing VDC to coordinate MEP and structural trades, including technical information and process support.
- Participate in the hiring of co-ops and interns.
- Manage the workload of co-ops and interns.
- Support the onboarding process of new hires.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Civil Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in virtual construction engineering, preferably in a commercial construction environment.
- Advanced in producing/manipulating 3D models using Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Trimble SketchUp, or other model authoring software.