VDC Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-16
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering
Job Title:
VDC Lead
Jacobs is seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Lead to manage and optimize our digital delivery processes in the Advanced Manufacturing group. The role is site‑based with flexible home‑office location in the U.S.
Base Pay Range$/yr – $/yr
Responsibilities- Lead VDC/BIM/Digital Delivery management and leadership by aligning technologies with internal and client goals and defining digital delivery scope for project estimates
- Create and implement Design and Construction BIM Execution Plans for EPCM projects
- Integrate VDC tasks including 3D logistics and safety planning, 4D scheduling, 5D cost and quantity take‑offs
- Define, coordinate, administer and manage the use of the Common Data Environment (Autodesk Construction Cloud) from design to construction
- Kick‑off, manage and track progress on Clash Detection for Design Teams and Trade Partners; lead clash resolution meetings
- Serve as BIM Subject Matter Expert on design and construction projects; coordinate laser scan data integration and facilitate Scan‑to‑BIM efforts
- Manage model redline and as‑built processes, verify construction install with model‑based practices, and create project processes
- Lead and facilitate reality capture for progress reporting and weekly reports for remote team members (360 photos, laser scans, drone data)
- Act as technology lead and offer in‑field technical troubleshooting and support for software, model viewing and mobile device applications
- Collaborate with clients, representatives and contractors; manage trade partner modeling efforts and quality through construction
- Support team development by developing training materials, guiding technical staff, recruiting, managing and mentoring employees
- Provide daily on‑site presence and leadership; coordinate VDC activities with field operations; create, execute and own onsite VDC processes
- At least 7 years of experience in VDC/BIM roles within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of BIM technologies and their application in manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, Revizto) and Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Experience with laser scanning and point cloud data management
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills
- Proven track record of on‑site leadership of VDC activities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment on a project site and virtually
- Experience in developing and implementing BIM execution plans
- Strong understanding of construction processes and MEP systems
- Willingness to work on site at a project near Baton Rouge, LA
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, company stock purchase, unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave and eligible additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonus and stock.
EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.
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