VDC Specialist II - EFS

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: Competitive based on Individual Experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401 K Program
• $100K Life Insurance
• Accelerated Growth Opportunities
• Access to the Largest Construction Projects
• Nationwide Offices
• A competitive and Rewarding Environment
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE!

ABOUT US:

Tomarco Contractor Specialties, dba ISAT Total Support, designs, manufactures, and distributes non-structural engineering and design systems for commercial construction applications. Founded in 1977, Tomarco/ISAT Total Support has a 46-year history of continuous growth and prides itself on being the global leader in the development and sale of innovative engineering fastening systems and engineering solutions. ISAT Total Support strives to innovate and evolve our products, services and technical offering to achieve customer value, superiority and uniqueness. Our professional staff of salespeople, operations, manufacturing, and professional Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineers has been involved from concept to completion in many of the largest projects in the United States and internationally, including hospitals, convention centers, sports venues, data centers, office building, manufacturing, and schools.

PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

As a VDC Specialist II, you will play a crucial role in coordinating tasks, communicating effectively with supervisors and peers, and ensuring accurate and efficient completion of assigned projects. You will assist in the day-to-day drawing layout, detailing and project organization for the VDC Service Group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interdepartmental Communication:
  • Act as a primary point of contact for communication between VDC project lead, Project Managers (PMs), client, and various teams. 
  • Proactively identify and resolve conflicts to maintain project momentum and foster collaboration.
  • Document and release informational reports which provide management with necessary information to identify status of deliverables.
• Seismic Proficiency:
  • Knowledge of Seismic Design. This includes having the ability to look at a 2D layout and mark up the Seismic Design with few errors. 
  • After given a task, use correct Seismic Design to complete a scope of work in 2D or 3D and upon review; rectify all errors from the QA/QC manager. 
  • Proficient ability to read and understand ISAT manuals and details, using them to correctly answer questions and use as a better reference for Seismic Design.
  • Use correct Seismic terminology when voicing comments and concerns to your team and supervisor. 
  • The ability to create, use and understand the Seismic Bracing Legend and SDF sheet.
  • Understanding the ISAT workflow to ensure a clash-free model.
  • Basic knowledge of schedules and printing sheets.
• EFS Proficiency:
  • Advance knowledge in Support Design. This includes the ability to manage a larger scope of work and correctly design and model using all resources.
  • Act as a VDC Lead for smaller scopes on projects.
  • Train new hires and help the VDC Technicians with their comments and concerns.
  • Look over completed scopes of work and provide mark ups for issues needing to be revised. 
  • Have a direct line of communication to the BIM Lead/ VDC group Manager for all issues related to the project. 
  • Advanced knowledge of industry terminology.
  • The ability to explain design concepts to other team members in an easily understandable way. 
  • Advance knowledge of all ISAT manuals and details with the ability to quickly comprehend information provided in provided documents.
  • Expert understanding of the ISAT workflow to ensure a clash free model. 
  • Confidence in the ability to discuss design issues in internal and external meetings. 
  • Advance knowledge of creating and exporting schedules and creating and plotting shop drawings at the end of the scope of work. 
  • Advance knowledge of EFS and Prefab libraries on Nexus.
  • Knowing how to import schedules from Revit into Nexus to provided necessary project documents. 
  • Ability to create a working model with little to no errors.
• Education and Training:
  • Provide VDC Service Group education to new hires, covering fundamental concepts and tools necessary for project execution.
• Task Coordination and Management: 
  • Proactively identify and resolve conflicts to maintain project momentum and foster collaboration. This includes assessing current workflows and ascertain changes or necessary additions to improve them. 
  • Coordinate task completion, model synching, and other project activities with peers to ensure alignment with project timelines and objectives.
  • Manage NEXUS data creation and ensure accurate and timely entry of project-related information.
  • Correct use of naming conventions for all Seismic related content. 
  • Be in communication with the PM and group Manager for all issues at the first instance so it can be resolved quickly.
• Technical Proficiency: 
  • Possess a fundamental understanding of BIM360, engineering details, and construction industry standards to support project requirements. 
  • Conduct peer checks and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices for clash detection and model coordination. This includes demonstrating experience with niche clash and the ability to provide resolutions.
  • Compile material and product quantification reports based on predictive models.
  • Audit, compact, and manage the synchronization backup of models within systems.
• Facilitation and Leadership:
  • Facilitate meetings and liaise with project teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals. 
  • Provide leadership in modeling oversight and project scheduling to optimize team performance. 
• Construction Industry Knowledge: 
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of construction method standard and building codes, including but not limited to IFC, UFC, and CBC, to determine application and provide practical insights into decision-making processes.
  • Detect the need and proper application of both LEAN and LEED construction techniques when appropriate. 
  • Capability to model seismic bracing in Revit and evaluate constructability of proposed implementations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience with increasing responsibility for project components related to BIM. 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within the construction or engineering industry is preferred. 

• Basic proficiency in BIM software such as Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• High level of attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality, and a critical eye for design.

• Technician I is an entry level position for virtual construction within the ISAT Total Support employment structure. The objective is to develop a general knowledge of all ISAT components and technologies, the seismic design and submittal process and VDC Service Group Deliverables. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

Further Qualifications - The successful candidate must also pass a background check.

*Equal Opportunity Employer