Services

The Virtual Design & Construction Coordinator works directly with project teams to assist the delivery of the project throughout design and construction utilizing Building Information Modeling. S/He is responsible for planning, executing, and closing out of BIM deliverables at the project-specific level.

Responsibilities

• Manage BIM process on specific projects throughout preconstruction and construction
• Develop and execute Project Specific BIM plans
• Develop, manipulate, and maintain 3D models for specific projects for use during preconstruction and construction
• Analyze models provided by Architects and Design Engineers & adjust for internal use in Estimating and Construction Operations
• Participate in VDC Committee meetings & national conferences
• Utilize models to support Estimating
• Perform and Document Quantity take-off reports
• Generate 3D/4D Site logistics plans
• Create 4D visualizations to communicate Schedule and sequence of work
• Create/ Render Virtual mockups
• Create Presentation material/ visual aids
• Utilize models to support Construction Operations
• Manage coordination of work with subcontractors utilizing 3D models
• Model scope gaps necessary for coordination of overhead MEP trades
• Run clash detection, document clashes, and track through Clash Reporting
• Work with Field Engineers and Subcontractors to establish Total Station layout points in model
• Provide regular QA/QC field walks to ensure field installations match coordinated models
• Record and Report project data for case studies
• Train employees in the use of VDC technology and processes

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in the building design and/or construction industry with minimum 1 year direct BIM/VDC responsibilities preferred
• Experience with coordinating MEP trades is preferred
• Prefabrication/Modularization Experience is preferred
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCad is required
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office is required
• Experience with Tekla, QTO, Solibi, Synchro, 3DS Max, & Inventor is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Ability to work well as a part of a team and independently

Employee Benefits

CDI offers a competitive benefits program. In addition to our many company-paid benefits, you will have the opportunity to select from a number of optional plans*.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan, including company matching funds
• Vacation
• Personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Credit union
• Continuing education assistance
• Various voluntary insurance plans

Build to Last

In essence, Built to Last is an analysis of how visionary companies should operate. It revolves around value arrangement and does not specifically ask companies to fire employees, remove resources, etc. It asks for companies to assume a workmanlike culture and keep an eye out for tomorrow and the long term.

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