Assistant VDC Manager Job Harrisburg area,Pennsylvania USA,Engineering

Assistant VDC Manager

This individual will lead the project team in the execution of Whiting-Turner's Virtual Building program and promote VDC adoption within the central Pennsylvania region. They will be tasked with leveraging BIM and other emerging technologies for digital delivery.

Qualified Candidates should:

Be proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and interpreting construction schedules.
Have an intermediate knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems, with a focus on Electrical knowledge.
Be adept in coordination management software used to aggregate BIMs and run conflict detection.
Thrive in a team environment contributing to both large projects and producing independent work.
Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
Be able to multi-task and work concurrently on multiple projects.
Be able to serve the central Pennsylvania region.

Typical Daily tasks include:

Reviewing RFPs and specifications for BIM requirements

Developing BIM Execution Plans

Evaluating Design Intent models for constructability and accuracy

Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, and scheduling

Developing BIM scope language for BIM participating trade partners

Leading collaborative meetings with trade partners and designers to resolve above-ceiling conflicts with the use of virtual models

8. Producing clash reports and action items for distribution to all BIM stakeholders

Assisting with Virtual mock-ups and gap modeling specific systems

10. Generating and tracking RFIs resulting from the Virtual Build Process

11. Developing composite drawings to supplement shop drawings as required by contract

12. Testing new software programs and technologies and making recommendations on use for project-specific needs

Software Proficiency required:

Excellent General Computing Skills
Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including but not limited to:

Revit
AutoCAD
Navisworks Manage

Experience with cloud-based common data environments and issue tracking plug-ins such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM Collaborate and Revizto.
Experience with 4D Scheduling Tools (Synchro, Fuzor preferred)

Other required skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams
Skilled at problem solving
Strong Time-Management Skills
Confidence in leading teams

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or Associate degrees in a VDC/BIM technical concentration
3-5 years of relevant work experience in the AEC industry in a BIM Management role or 3-5 years of relevant field experience in construction
Previous experience working with Electrical systems and Mission Critical work is preferred