Construction Design Engineer" or BIM OR “Building Information Modeling

Construction Design Engineer

Immediate need for a talented Construction Design Engineer or Building Information Modeling. This is a fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL (Onsite).

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and integrate a construction model for use in coordinating construction activities and conflict resolution between design and construction disciplines.
• Includes modeling architecture, structural, MEP, site design and other disciplines as necessary. Construction model may start from either 2D plans or a 3D design model.
• Identify clashes between building systems and construction materials to resolve conflicts before encountering them on-site.
• Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, inclusive of subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model.
• Create 4D schedules to coordinate construction model with the project schedule.
• Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities (ex., 2-week look ahead) and manage critical path milestones.
• Complete quantity take-offs from model to be used for estimating, material orders and work planning.
• Leverage construction model for staging and onsite logistics.
• Review shop drawings with construction model for accuracy. Coordinate with other disciplines to process shop drawings.
• Track RFIs and use construction model to assist in responding to them.
• Assist with project punch lists and incorporate items into construction model.
• Using construction model, identify areas with restricted access to easily and effectively maintain building systems.
• Update construction model to be used as a record model and given to the owner at the completion of construction.
• This has potential to be the start of a facility model that could integrate with facility management systems.
• Add to library of common virtual construction elements to be used on future projects
• Work with Director of Virtual Design and Construction to define best practices and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in writing work instructions and creating training videos
• A large portion of time will be spent on project job sites. Travel may be required for those sites, including out of state jobs.
• Other responsibilities as specified by the Hub VP of Operations, Division Manager or Director of Virtual Design and Construction.

Key Requirements and Technology

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year in the construction or design field.
• Software system implementation and/or upgrades experience preferred.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple applications related to virtual construction (Navisworks, Revit, Civil 3D, Sketchup, Horizontal Glue, VICO, Tekla).
• Strong interest in construction related technology.
• Basic understanding of multiple construction scheduling techniques.
• Understanding of application development, customization, and implementation.
• Ability to prioritize workload and create action plans to ensure commitments are met.