VDC Engineer; Austin, Texas; Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial.

Austin Commercialis currently seeking a
VDC Engineer for our Austin, Texas Division
.We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and/or fax machines.

• Functions as the BIM/VDC “Model Administrator” on assigned projects

• Implements Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects

• Spends time at the jobsite implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects

• Supports BIM/VDC project staff training on assigned projects
• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
• Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry related conferences and forums
• Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition locally

• Creates models, including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed

• Validates model quality and accuracy

• Performs model revisions and manages model distribution

• Creates custom model components and families as needed

• Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedules

• Develops and maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects

• Manages and distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects

• Leads and/or Manages the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution

• Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency

• Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes

• Assists in BIM/VDC shop and field use drawing production and review

• Creates dimensioned drawings from the model for field use as needed

• Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification

• Validates model accuracy for model based quantity takeoff

• Creates model based quantity surveys for estimate verification

• Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff

• Ability to support an FM implementation strategy based on Owner’s needs and future goals

• Supports the training of Owner’s FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows as required

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent

• A Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience - Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent if applicable

• Thorough knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and software

• General understanding of project delivery methods and their impact on BIM/VDC services (CMR, DBB, IPD, etc.)

• Strong problem solving, communication and public speaking skills

• Thorough understanding of construction terminology and processes; construction materials and systems; and drawings and specifications

• Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling concepts with a thorough understanding of construction work sequencing

• Thorough understanding of quality control principles

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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