What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Specialist position at Howe, Inc.?
Department: Office
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Are you an experienced BIM professional ready to tackle complex projects and lead high-level modeling workflows? Join our team as a VDC Specialist, where you’ll bring advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM coordination to create precise models and drive project success.
Why Work With Us
- Leadership Opportunities: Take charge of advanced modeling workflows and quality assurance processes.
- Innovative Projects: Collaborate on high-stakes plumbing and mechanical system designs.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the VDC Manager and project teams to optimize workflows and resolve challenges.
As a VDC Specialist, you will:
- Independently develop and refine Revit models for plumbing and ventilation systems, ensuring design accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Create detailed fabrication spool drawings, layout plans, and bills of materials to support accurate fabrication and installation.
- Perform and oversee clash detection using Navisworks, identifying and resolving potential conflicts before construction begins.
- Collaborate with the VDC Manager and project stakeholders to resolve design challenges and implement improvements.
- Conduct quality control checks to ensure models and drawings meet internal standards, industry best practices, and client requirements.
- Incorporate critical data from engineering specifications, submittals, and manuals into BIM models.
- Utilize Trimble SysQue or similar tools for fabrication-ready BIM modeling.
- Support cloud-based project coordination through platforms like BIM 360 or similar tools.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Trimble SysQue for complex mechanical modeling and clash detection.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of plumbing and ventilation design standards, codes, and construction practices.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to resolve design and coordination challenges effectively.
- Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities for interacting with project teams and the VDC Manager.
- Professionalism: Detail-oriented, organized, and punctual with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Education: Associate degree or certificate in architectural or mechanical drafting technology. Equivalent practical experience of 10 years is also acceptable.
- Experience: At least 8 years of Revit experience, with extensive exposure to advanced modeling and BIM project coordination.
- Office Work: Prolonged periods of desk work, focusing on computer-based modeling and design.
- Field Visits: Occasional jobsite visits to gather data, verify layouts, and resolve issues.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Other Benefits: 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, paid holidays.