What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Project Engineer position at McGough?
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VDC PROJECT ENGINEER
The VDC Project Engineer supports the execution of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) activities across assigned projects. This role focuses on supporting VDC Project Managers by learning various VDC roles, maintaining VDC content and standards, and contributing to marketing and estimating efforts as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.
Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
VDC PROJECT ENGINEER
The VDC Project Engineer supports the execution of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) activities across assigned projects. This role focuses on supporting VDC Project Managers by learning various VDC roles, maintaining VDC content and standards, and contributing to marketing and estimating efforts as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or equivalent AEC industry experience.
- Minimum of 2 internship experiences with documentation of overall opportunities and responsibilities assigned.
- Strong understanding of commercial design and construction processes
- Basic understanding of the value that BIM and VDC can provide projects.
- Familiarity with laser scanning and application of deliverables derived from scan data.
- Part 107 certification preferred; experience using drones and associated software to support project documentation.
- Exposure to 360 photo platforms and basic understanding of how they can be leveraged in construction.
- Familiarity with programming tools such as Dynamo or Python or similar scripting languages.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of construction delivery models, documentation, and sequencing.
- Strong understanding of building systems and construction workflows.
- Beginner-level experience using Revit and other BIM/VDC software.
- Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to learning new technologies and methodologies that advance BIM, VDC, and LEAN practices.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- This position requires that the individual be onsite full-time for the duration of the project in Bismarck, ND.
- Support VDC Project Managers in the production of VDC deliverables for assigned projects.
- Support VDC leaders with updating VDC content libraries and standard work documentation.
- Develop 3D models for site logistics, phase planning, virtual mockups, and MEP coordination.
- Utilize BIM for visualization, constructability reviews, and design coordination.
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of BIM Execution Plans.
- Create 2D/3D/4D/5D deliverables using Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Fuzor, and cmBuilder per project requirements.
- Support and facilitate 3D coordination and clash detection efforts with design teams, subcontractors, and fabricators.
- Provide training and technical support to project team members on accessing and using VDC deliverables and BIM tools.
- Contribute lessons learned and support continuous improvement across VDC processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.
Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.