VDC Engineer State College, PA

Company: Barton Malow Builders

Job Location: State College PA

Position: VDC Engineer

REQ ID: 12076

POSITION SUMMARY

The VDC Engineer 2 position is the first level of a stand-alone engineer. This position is able to manage day-to-day technical issues and develop project processes independently receiving guidance from the senior VDC Engineers or VDC Manager on complex issues. The VDC Engineer 2 provides technical support documents best methods and processes creates and provides training and may assume VDC management responsibilities as required. The VDC Engineer 2 may have some project responsibilities. The VDC Engineer 2 must be a flexible and adaptable team-player as well as have strong communication and client service skills. Roles with VDC vary depending on the department regional needs and experience. This role may require up to 50% travel. The VDC Engineer 2 has varying levels of authority depending on the impact their decision-making may have on the organization including the authority to interpret and influence policies and operating practices. The position typically reports to a VDC Manager 1 or above. The VDC Engineer 2 may mentors interns and/or Project Engineer 1 positions.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Can communicate VDC purpose standards and follow in line with proper pursuit and project engagement techniques (AKA VDC Enablement vs Production) with little assistance from manager; Delivers formal training: onsite just in time e-learning instructor-led and webinar as required to Barton Malow team members subcontractors Architects and Owners.
• With some guidance can set up assist and / or provide technical and process related support for Box Bluebeam BIM360 Autodesk Build model Quantity Take-Off Site Logistics Planning Reality Capture and other VDC supported systems as required; Understands and can assist with project management software solution questions from project teams.
• Has some exposure to 4D scheduling 3D Coordination QA/QC Navisworks Manage AutoCAD and Revit.
• Participates in software testing for new releases of existing and new software
• Creates draft BIM Execution Plan including 013700 and AE BIM Guidelines with some guidance; Sets up models for coordination and runs or begins to enable others to perform clash detection with guidance

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1 to 4 years experience as a Project Engineer or VDC Engineer.
• Preferred 4 year Engineering Construction Management or related degree
• Strong proactive positive attitude with commitment to Safety
• General knowledge of Navisworks Manage AutoCAD and Revit. Gives basic navigation training in these programs if needed.
• Can communicate VDC techniques value and implementation strategies
• May require up to 50% travel to office and job-sites.
• Previous exposure to construction processes and VDC is preferred

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.