Senior VDC Coordinator (Mission-Critical Data Center Focus)
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Senior VDC Coordinator (Mission-Critical / Data Center Focus)
Department: Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
Job Location: Poughkeepsie NY
Reports to: VDC Department Manager
Structure Tone part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Senior VDC Coordinator in Poughkeepsie NY. The Senior VDC Coordinator plays a critical role in implementing VDC processes throughout design and construction with a strong emphasis on MEP/FP systems coordination in complex high-density and mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for leading coordination efforts driving issue resolution and ensuring high-quality BIM deliverables that support construction execution. The ideal candidate is proactive detail-oriented and capable of managing coordination workflows across multiple stakeholders including field operations design teams and trade partners.
Lead and manage MEP/FP BIM coordination workflows from preconstruction through construction.
Facilitate and drive coordination with field superintendents design teams subcontractors and specialty vendors.
Perform and oversee clash detection and resolution using Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
Develop manage and maintain coordinated BIM models and composite drawings based on evolving design and construction inputs.
Lead coordination meetings track action items and ensure timely issue resolution and accountability.
Conduct site walkthroughs to validate field conditions and ensure alignment with coordinated models.
Manage and track coordination issues within ACC ensuring proper documentation and closure.
Enforce VDC QA/QC standards and manage coordination sign-off processes.
Support implementation of VDC standards workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to overall team development.
- Experience working on data center or mission-critical projects with complex MEP infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of:
- High-density MEP systems (power cooling containment)
- Redundancy strategies (N N1 2N systems)
- Raised floor and/or overhead distribution coordination
- Experience coordinating specialty systems and vendors including UPS switchgear busways CRAC units and controls.
- Familiarity with tight tolerance coordination prefabrication strategies and installation sequencing in constrained environments.
- Exposure to commissioning turnover and as-built model requirements for mission-critical facilities.
- 7-10 years of experience in a VDC/BIM coordination role (GC subcontractor or design firm).
- Strong working knowledge of Revit Navisworks and AutoCAD.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC); experience with ReCap and point cloud workflows preferred.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems constructability and construction sequencing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead coordination efforts and drive issue resolution.
- Experience with complex or large-scale projects; mission-critical experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
Salary Range: $110000 $150000
Commensurate with experience particularly in complex MEP coordination and mission-critical/data center projects.
Eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
BENEFITS:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Life & AD&D Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Short-term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Home & Auto Insurance Family Support Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt Time Away Benefits 8 Paid Holidays Group Legal Employee Stock Purchase Plan Identity Theft Protection Group Legal Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program
Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information isaccurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right tomodify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
EEO STATEMENT:
The STO Building Group family of companiesStructure Tone Structure Tone Southwest Pavarini Construction Co. Pavarini McGovern LF Driscoll Govan Brown Ajax Building Company BCCI Construction Layton Construction Abbott Construction and RC Andersenincludes over 4000 employeeslocated in offices throughout the US Canada UK and Ireland. Weprovide a complete range of construction services from site selection analysis design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs new building construction and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine execute and realize their vision at .
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristic
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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