Assistant VDC Manager - Federal

Assistant VDC Manager - FederalCategoryConstruction OperationsJob Location4600 River Road, Suite 200, College Park, Maryland, United StatesAdditional Locations4600 River Road, Suite 200, College Park, Maryland, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/RegularPlease note:

• ing for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self-motivated, collaborative, and confident individual with a minimum of 2 years of experience leading multi-discipline BIM coordination efforts for either a Subcontractor or General Contractor. Work experience in the Federal sector is strongly preferred. The individual will be expected to manage the Virtual Building process for multiple projects.

Job Title:

Assistant VDC ManagerCategory:

Construction OperationsJob Location:

College Park MDPosition Type:

Full-Time/RegularJob Description:

This individual will lead various project teams in the execution of a Virtual Building program. They will also be tasked with leveraging BIM and other emerging technologies to promote VDC adoption within Whiting-Turner's Federal portfolio.

Qualified Candidates should:

• Be proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and interpreting construction schedules.
• Have an intermediate knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
• Be adept in coordination management software used to aggregate BIMs and run conflict detection.
• Thrive in a team environment contributing to both large projects and producing independent work.
• Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
• Be able to multi-task and work concurrently on multiple projects.

Typical Daily tasks include:

• Reviewing RFPs and specifications for BIM requirements.
• Developing BIM Execution Plans.
• Evaluating Design Intent models for constructability and accuracy.
• Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, and scheduling.
• Developing BIM scope language for BIM participating trade partners.
• Leading collaborative meetings with trade partners and designers to resolve above ceiling conflicts using virtual models.
• Producing clash reports and action items for distribution to all BIM stakeholders.
• Assisting with Virtual mock-ups and gap modeling specific systems.
• Generating and tracking RFIs resulting from the Virtual Build Process.
• Developing composite shop drawing submittals.
• Testing new software programs and technologies and making recommendations on use for project-specific needs.

Software Proficiency:

• Excellent General Computing Skills
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including but not limited to:
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks Manage
• Experience with cloud-based common data environments such as: Sharepoint and Autodesk Forma and Desktop Connector
• Knowledge of BIM issue tracking software such as: BIM Collaborate and Revizto.
• Experience with 4D Scheduling Tools (Synchro, Fuzor or similar)
  Required Skills
  Other required skills:
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
• Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams
  
• Skilled at problem solving
  
• Strong Time-Management skills
  
• Leadership fundamentals
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or associate degrees in a VDC/BIM technical concentration.
  
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience in the AEC industry in a BIM Management role or other relevant field experience on Federal construction projects.

Salary Range

$77,000.00 - $89,000.00