Senior VDC Associate

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior VDC Associate who brings both strong production capabilities and leadership presence. This role is ideal for someone who is highly proficient in Revit-based MEP modeling coordination and is ready to take ownership of complex projects while mentoring others.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be actively involved in modeling and production while also leading coordination workflows, driving clash detection efforts, and supporting the development of junior team members.

• Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce and oversee 3D models and shop drawings for MEP systems
• Lead coordination efforts across projects
  , including clash detection workflows and resolution
• Facilitate and lead coordination/clash meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients
• Translate MEP design drawings into constructible, field-ready models
• Mentor and support junior VDC designers
  , providing guidance on modeling standards and workflows
• Identify and escalate RFIs
  , helping drive resolution across stakeholders
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements and deadlines
• Partner with external design teams, contractors, and clients to resolve complex coordination challenges
• Maintain awareness of client expectations and construction workflows to improve model quality and usability

• 7+ years of experience in VDC, BIM, or related modeling roles
• Advanced, hands-on Revit experience (daily production required)
• Strong experience with Navisworks for clash detection and coordination
• Proven experience leading coordination efforts and resolving multi-discipline conflicts
• Experience working in collaborative environments with multiple linked models
• Ability to read and interpret MEP design drawings and apply design intent
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong communication skills, including experience interacting with external partners and clients

• Experience working on mission critical projects (data centers preferred)
• Strong electrical background
• Background in consulting engineering or design environments

• $80,000 - $110,000 / year (Depending on experience, education, skills, and/or location)

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week
, hybrid working arrangement,
13 paid holidays
, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs
. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan
, with annual safe harbor contribution.