Senior VDC Engineer

Senior VDC Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer to join our team in Chicago.

Do you enjoy working in a fast, inclusive, and collaborative workspace and want to advance your career with an industry leader in commercial building services? If so, we encourage you to apply today.

• Provide models and documents necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams.
• Assemble 3D content modeled by others and model any content not provided.
• Learn and independently maintain a productive and efficient BIM process.
• Create and maintain clear and effective project documentation, such as meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs.
• Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, including subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model.
• Provide BIM technical support to internal project teams.
• Provide training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools.
• Support operations with the RFI or change order process for BIM related items.
• Maintain working relationships with subcontractors and project teams.
• Assume responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; apply them to assigned projects.
• Create 4D schedules to coordinate the construction model with the project schedule. Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities and manage critical path milestones.
• Leverage the construction model for staging and onsite logistics.
• Read and comprehend construction documents and project BIM requirements and apply them to VDC processes.
• Review shop drawings with the construction model for accuracy. Coordinate with other disciplines to create a detail review utilizing virtual mockups.
• Incorporate design updates into project models.
• Analyze construction documents and models, look for errors and omissions, and report as necessary.
• Support operations with self-perform model management and layout.
• Communicate VDC related project constraints to supervisor and project teams in a timely manner to minimize project impacts.
• Gain exposure to cross‑functional workflows and processes.
• Provide training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools.
• Gain exposure to the process of aligning owner requirements, BIM execution plans, front end scopes of work, and ensure minimum project requirements are met.
• Gain exposure to complex VDC delivery strategies and processes.
• Gain exposure to the field layout processes.

• Knowledge of BIM technologies and the ability to apply them to overall VDC processes and application in the AEC industry.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Knowledge of BIM technology solutions including Autodesk BIM
  360, Construction Cloud, Design Collaboration, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, Bluebeam, and laser scanning process.
• Ability to quickly learn additional BIM technology applications including Rhino, Lumion 3D, Procore, Synchro 4D and Sketchup.
• Knowledge or ability to quickly learn Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively.
• Presentation skills and the ability to teach teammates technological processes.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize workload accordingly.
• Familiarity and comfort with current technology and applications.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic understanding of construction scheduling techniques.
• Basic knowledge of construction estimating techniques.
• Basic knowledge of the complete cycle of a construction project (pursuit, contractual, design‑management, preconstruction, procurement, construction, quality, closeout, turnover).
• Ability to travel as needed for project success and team training.

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.