Assistant VDC Manager - Federal

Please note: 

• Applying 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 Manager

Category: Construction Operations

Job Location: College Park MD

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job 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)