VDC Engineer (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a VDC Engineer for our Houston, TX Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us.

Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success.

As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity.

Join us today.

We Own It!

Responsibilities:


* Functions as the  BIM/VDC “Model Administrator” on assigned projects


* Implements Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects


* Spends time at the jobsite implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects


* Supports BIM/VDC project staff training on assigned projects


* Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally


* Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry related conferences and forums


* Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition locally


* Creates models, including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed


* Validates model quality and accuracy


* Performs model revisions and manages model distribution


* Creates custom model components and families as needed


* Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedules


* Develops and maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects


* Manages and distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects


* Leads and/or Manages the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution


* Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency


* Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes


* Assists in BIM/VDC shop and field use drawing production and review


* Creates dimensioned drawings from the model for field use as needed


* Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification


* Validates model accuracy for model based quantity takeoff


* Creates model based quantity surveys for estimate verification


* Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff


* Ability to support an FM implementation strategy based on Owner’s needs and future goals


* Supports the training of Owner’s FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows as required

Requirements:


* BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent


* A Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience - Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent if applicable


* Thorough knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes...