About the Role
The VDC Manager is responsible for assisting Estimating, BIM/VDC, Preconstruction and Operations teams in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodologies. This role proactively drives and leads the implementation of BIM/VDC technologies on large-scale construction projects during pre-construction and estimating phases, and supports field operations for trade coordination. The VDC Manager must possess demonstrated knowledge in construction methods, process flow, business aspects of construction, and BIM/VDC concepts. This position requires a self-motivated individual who recognizes constraints and opportunities and can adaptively implement BIM on construction projects. The VDC Manager reports to the Regional VDC Manager and is a vital member of the Preconstruction staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide Estimating, BIM & Preconstruction support throughout the Preconstruction process.
- Promote and understand Bartlett Cocke’s VDC processes and technology implementation.
- Assist with production of estimates, quantity takeoff, bid documents, and proposals.
- Engage Bartlett Cocke project teams, designers, and subcontractors in the BIM & Preconstruction processes.
- Provide model management throughout the BIM/MEP coordination process.
- Assemble 3D content modeled by others and model any content not provided.
- Manage conflict/issue resolution throughout the BIM coordination process.
- Provide model management for 4D scheduling effort(s).
- Provide VDC software setup and support for project teams during precon and operations.
- Report status on outstanding issues and projects progress to Regional BIM Manager and project team.
- Provide layout integration support to operations for self-perform layout.
- Manage model changes through updates and design changes.
- Assist Regional VDC Manager and Marketing with related material for presentations.
- Respond to software issues by providing or facilitating software code changes or solution recommendations.
- Analyze models utilizing Navisworks for clash detection and to identify other potential issues.
- Assist Regional VDC Manager and project teams to develop BIM strategy and project-specific scope.
- Provide models and/or documents necessary to complete scope as determined with Regional VDC Manager.
- Provide assistance to AE design team to facilitate BIM/MEP coordination and constructability reviews.
- Assist in the creation and management of virtual mock-up exercises for quality assurance and quality control studies.
Requirements
- Three (3+) years of construction management or AEC design/architectural experience required.
- Two (2+) years of VDC/BIM experience required.
- Comfortable with using computers, the Internet, file sharing, and collaboration platforms required.
Skills
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
- Construction methods and practices
- Process flow and business aspects of construction
- Navisworks
- MEP Coordination process
- Scheduling
- Facility management
- Programming
- Databases
- BuildingConnected
- On-Center
- Timberline
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Architectural Desktop
- AutoDesk Building Systems
- Tekla
- Graphisoft Constructor
- Google Sketchup
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of construction management or AEC design/architectural experience
- 2+ years of VDC/BIM experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Architecture or Design
About the Company
- Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is a construction company.
