Integrated Services Coordinator I - BIM/VDC

Founded in 1972, Saunders Construction provides integrated construction management, general contracting (CM/GC) and commercial real estate development services to a variety of market types in the Rocky Mountain region. Our values are why we exist and the cornerstone of all our decisions. Our reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. Ranked as one of the largest contractors in Colorado, Saunders has over $8 billion in successful projects encompassing a diverse portfolio of work across 18 market types.

Position Title: Integrated Services Coordinator I - BIM/VDC

Classification: FLSA Exempt

Salary Range: $95K-$105K/year

Reports to: Director of Support Services

Position Type: Full-Time

Purpose of the Role

Provide integrated service solutions with project teams (Saunders/Clients/Designers) on select projects leveraging skillsets in Building Information Modeling, construction and/or design/engineering. The position will require collaboration and coordination with Saunders operations, preconstruction, business development, accounting and corporate executive leadership as well as design firms, public and private customers. The Company's intent of the Integrated Technology Group is to advance the use of technologies within the ITG, Preconstruction and Operation groups.

Functions / Duties

• Develop and coordinate concrete lift model(s) for use by self-perform concrete team. Responsible for producing lift drawings, identifying RFI’s and constructability issues through the modeling process and maintaining lift drawing due dates.
• Drive MEP coordination on multiple projects, manage schedule, clash reporting, model updates, and help document RFI’s and maintain MEP sign-off dates established at kickoff
• Utilize point clouds and other field measurements to develop data-rich models of existing conditions.
• Identify and provide solutions to design challenges such as model coordination, assembly conflicts/gaps, and design change management.
• Leverage basic construction knowledge (i.e. means and methods) to leverage technology to increase production, efficiencies, safety and collaboration.
• Work as part of a Saunders Integrated technologies team to support project teams to achieve consistent results.
• Perform daily model management, administration, and maintenance.
• Building 3D intelligent (information-rich) models utilizing the Autodesk Design Suite Premium product (Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Navisworks Manage).
• Support project pursuit efforts and BD/ Marketing efforts as needed by creating models, renderings, and animations to illustrate project approach and demonstrate BIM capabilities during sales/proposal process, as well as for project communication (i.e. logistics, 4D scheduling, phasing plans)
• Support of Autodesk Construction Cloud & Autodesk Glue for operation use including posting of signoff and progress models.
• Support the Integrated Services Manager(s) for scheduling and organizing company BIM/Integrated Services training for cross department training – including Introduction to BIM, concrete lift drawing coordination, survey/field engineering coordination, etc.
• Track and manage the following: BIM budget, lift drawing matrix, clash summary.
• Provide BIM/Integrated Services software jobsite training, as required.
• Meet on a regular basis with Integrated Services Manager and support staff (BIM Coordinators and Integrated Construction Coordinators)
• Enhance current BIM service processes including workforce planning, accountability/tracking, and integration with other core support services
• Improve and gain efficiencies in our project delivery processes
• Provide a competitive advantage in the markets we serve and add tangible value added to our project and client partners.
• Hold project teams accountable for responsibilities outlines in duties and responsibilities matrix.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of ITG Standard Operating Procedure to ensure workflows are up to date with changing technology.
• Implement and oversee innovative processes/solutions such as QR room tagging, virtual reality, augmented reality, assembly prefabrication, and LEAN management.
• Provide training, support, and development of ITG staff 
• Content creation and development such as parametric, nested and formula families and standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a formalized, company-wide BIM/VDC Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Learn and utilize skillsets associated with integrated lean project delivery (i.e. multi-party agreements and related BIM execution)
• Assist with organization of Integrated Services content on SIMS
• Develop plan and processes aligned with corporate goal of design completion services on projects
• Develop training programs aligned with corporate goal as an industry best in leveraged technologies by our Preconstruction and Operations staff.
• Provide a competitive advantage in the markets we serve and add tangible value added to our project and client partners.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Revit software (how to create ‘Families’ and what objects are used to model certain items, etc.) and ability to create templates to be used for internal modeling purposes                                                                                                                                                          
• Efficient reading and comprehension of design documents including drawings and specifications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Autodesk Navisworks
• Manage application and how to use it for coordination of BIM models for conflict/clash detection
• General knowledge of basic estimating practices to be used in quantity takeoff support for project pursuits
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and MEP system coordination
• Knowledge of Trimble Real Works (point cloud management) is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of AEC project experience in construction administration or jobsite experience
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Comprehensive knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360
• Strong relationship building skills – emphasis on Customer and Team relationships
• Strong problem analysis and problem solving
• Situational analysis and team-centric skillsets
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead teams of people with varying backgrounds and skillsets
• Passion for Data Analytics
• Ability to quickly learn and master new computer programs and workflows

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

• Spends approximately 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.
• Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.
• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.
• Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and radio.
• Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.
• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.

Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time

Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasionally - Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Saunders Construction's Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Plan
• 401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• FAMLI Leave  
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability