Senior VDC Engineer

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking to fill a Virtual Design & Construction, Senior Project VDC Engineer. A successful candidate will lead development, implementation and support of all VDC and Field Technology processes across the region.

The primary objective for this individual is to support established VDC initiatives leveraged by project teams both in the office and field and supporting model-based project management and Field Technology Group (FTG), process workflows, and construction technology deployment for DPR business units.

Responsibilities Include

• Support project setup for 3D trade coordination, site logistical planning, and 4D sequencing
• Provide technical support and training to project teams on digital tools such as Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam, including project specific leadership and mentoring for VDC and related technology fields
• Lead and support VDC coordination kick off meetings and follow up sessions
• Facilitate communication and alignment between project teams, virtual builder leadership, and client stakeholders
• Configuring of project site to host BIM data (if applicable) or other equitable platforms
• Assist the VDC Manager in developing and implementing project specific VDC strategies, scope, plans, and initiatives
• Support implementation of project specific VDC strategy and VDC initiatives
• Manage on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of VDC and FTG applications and processes in addition VDC deliverables
• Support preparation of project specific contract language for trade buyout in coordination with the VDC Manager
• Set up and support VDC and FTG equipment and software including total stations, laser scanners, UAVs, and RTLS, and deliver FTG services such as laser scanning and drone operations while improving the use of point cloud data for as built models and supporting FTG needs.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented individual that will relish performing in a fast paced, team-oriented environment, with ability to multi-task, produce quality deliverables, and meet project-based deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Apply low risk management measures
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effectively manage and multi-task VDC operations and processes on 2-3 projects
• Travel and have a flexible work schedule
• Collaborate and understand complex processes and produce solutions to them
• Lead and be led
• Understand, communicate, and explain technical processes and programs to everyday users
• Speak and present internally/externally
  
  

Experience In

• Creating and executing strategic plans
• Allocating resources and management of personnel
• Hardware and technology platform adoption and integration
• Training and education of programs and processes
• Time/project management
• Creation of visual graphics, media, and content
• Basic project management and the construction process/workflow
• Expert in leveraging and supporting Autodesk Navisworks Manage and/or Simulate
• Strong knowledge of contractor facing authoring and collaboration tools such as Revit, Tekla, 3D AutoCAD MEP, Solidworks, Inventor, etc.
• Design and Construction authoring/management programs
  
  

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the building industry
• Have 3-5 years’ experience working in Precon, Operations, or VDC-related role
• 3-5 years in the field of design, engineering, or construction
• Intermediate level software knowledge in Autodesk packages (i.e.: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, etc.) and other platforms
• Experience working with Field Technology software and tools
  
  

Core Company Competencies

• Technical Builder
• Focus on customers (DPR, Client, and Trades)
• Improve our core business
• Collaborate, communicate, and drive design coordination
• Lead and influence teams
• Ever Forward
• Deliver Results
  
  

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.