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Senior VDC Engineer

White Construction
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
  • Why we believe you'll be excited about this opportunity!
  • Work directly with the VDC Director in a collaborative, low-hierarchy environment.
  • Lead companywide VDC initiatives with visibility up to Executive leadership.
  • Strong long-term career growth with opportunities to expand responsibility, influence direction, and advance into future VDC leadership roles.
  • Hands-on exposure to advanced, value-added VDC tools (ACC, Navisworks, Assemble, Twinmotion/Unreal, Power BI, AI, drones, and more), with direct collaboration opportunities with VDC technology vendors and solution providers.
  • Opportunities to attend national and local VDC/BIM technology conferences and build industry relationships and professional networks.
  • Visa/work sponsorship not available for this opening.


White Construction highlights:

  • 50 years, largest Austin-based GC
  • Healthy backlog - record year in 25!
  • Long employee tenure
  • Family-owned, mid-sized firm (you're not just a #)
  • Diverse project portfolio


Benefit highlights:

  • Company paid medical insurance (no cost to employee)
  • Bonus program
  • Cell phone allowance
  • 401k plan including company match (fully vested immediately)


Senior VDC Engineer

The Senior VDC Engineer supports the VDC Director in advancing WCC’s digital project delivery efforts through model-based coordination, standardized workflows, automation, and the integration of AI and data-driven insight.

This role leads project-level VDC execution, develops and maintains company standards, and supports the adoption of emerging technology across the organization. It is a highly visible position working closely with Operations, Preconstruction, and Marketing, and offers a clear growth path into future VDC leadership roles as the department expands.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Coordination - 50%

  • Lead VDC Execution Plans (VDCxP), kickoff meetings, and weekly coordination sessions.
  • Manage 3D models, constructability reviews, and clash coordination using ACC and Navisworks Manage.
  • Develop 2D/3D logistics visuals, 4D simulations, and construction-sequence animations.
  • Perform Assemble analysis and 2D overlay checks across structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Preconstruction, and Marketing to align models with schedule, procurement, communication needs, and maintain ongoing VDC QA/QC


Standards, Automation & Emerging Technology - 25% (Standards Automation AI R&D)

  • Maintain WCC’s VDC standards, templates, and workflows.
  • Develop and update Dynamo scripts, automation processes, and ACC project setup workflows.
  • Support VDC governance, including RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) ownership and cross-department alignment.
  • Pilot and evaluate emerging technologies (AI tools, predictive analytics, digital twins, computer vision).
  • Convert successful R&D outcomes into standardized workflows, dashboards, and training materials.


Training, Mentorship & Technical Support - 15%

  • Deliver VDC training and onboarding (Navisworks Freedom, ACC, Assemble, 2D overlays).
  • Develop micro-learning content, quick guides, and workflow resources.
  • Mentor project engineers and field staff on VDC workflows and coordination practices.
  • Provide technical support across Revit, Navisworks, ACC, SketchUp, Rhino, Twinmotion, Unreal.
  • Train future VDC hires and help build internal VDC competency as department grows.


Visualization, Communication & Department Operations - 10%

  • Produce renderings, animations, and sequence visuals (Twinmotion, Unreal Engine).
  • Support BD/Marketing with proposal visuals and logistics storytelling.
  • Prepare dashboards and analytics for leadership, project teams, and client meetings.
  • Represent VDC in kickoff, coordination, and closeout meetings.
  • Track VDC performance metrics and support VDC roadmap execution.


Qualifications:

Required

  • 3-5 years of hands-on VDC experience in both office and field environments.
  • Strong capability in model coordination, constructability, sequencing, and digital-to-field workflows.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • Portfolio required showing VDC coordination, visuals, automation (Dynamo/Python), dashboards (Power BI), or drone photogrammetry. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks Manage, Sketchup, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.


Preferred

  • Experience with Twinmotion or Unreal Engine.
  • Rhino skills.
  • Drone photogrammetry and orthomosaic generation (DroneDeploy or similar).
  • Experience with Dynamo, Python, Power BI, Assemble.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini or others).


Travel

  • Minimal travel as needed (approximately 5-10%, depending on project locations and field support requirements).


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

White Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

White Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of White Construction without a prior written or verbal search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of White Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails

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