Digital Construction Engineer

Job Description

Summary:

Work with Senior DC Staff & Assigned Project teams to create fabrication level mass timber modeling and shop drawing content for CNC and install

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

* Able to perform all essential DC Engineer I responsibilities

* Lead design development and contract drawing review for mass timber and other structural systems; manage resolution logs, request for information (RFIs), and other documentation during design development process

* Lead/assist with document control, quality control, submittals, generating RFI's, MEP Coordination, Meeting Minutes, and Constructability Reviews.

* Manage tracking of, and advocate for, design issues through initial submission to closeout and implementation

* Assist with internal schedule updates and projections for work relating to DC efforts

* Use and develop parametric modeling techniques (Autodesk Revit), and assist DC team with enhancements to create efficiencies in fabrication-level modeling, with respect to cost/schedule and mitigation of detailing/fabrication errors on current/future projects

* Utilize Revit as tool to create clear and organized progression drawing sets (RFI, internal team review, AE review, and field review)

* Continuously enhance knowledge and expertise in 2D/3D model review via Navisworks, Revit Schedules, and review of current global/shared parameters

* Lead/assist with CNC exports for machine language, develop proficiency in modeling (tooling, cut sequence/path, performance, tolerance)

* Manage model transfer and process to Fabrication Team

* Manage fabrication-based app integration and setup

* Further develop understanding of schedule process within DC team and its broader impact on early pre-con efforts, manufacturing, fabrication sequence, and install

* Perform CNC cut testing review/QC as it relates to machine time and quality.

* Provide actionable feedback to DC and Pre-Con teams using research and data as built from previous fabrication efforts

* Partner with internal project team, A/E team, suppliers, other trades, and vendors on constructability. Manage documentation of all partner meetings and action items

* Lead QC and review/coordination with dissimilar trades, as well as Clash resolution.

* Utilize structural material knowledge to refine and drive DC detailing efforts and practices.

* Assist senior team members with constructive feedback loops to structural and architectural consultants to enhance future projects

* Advocate ownership goals, architectural visual intent, and Timberlab fab/install; work to interpret these goals during early pre-con efforts (internal/external)

* Stay abreast to standards and continuously thrive to develop and improve our design/detailing standards

* Lead/assist with developing internal and external technical marketing materials

* Other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent

* 3-5 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent

* Construction related internship experience preferred

* Basic computer skills

* Extensive knowledge of Revit (or similar software) as a document development tool - including proven experience with parametric modeling

* Structural detailing and/or mass timber-specific detailing background preferred

* Fundamental understanding of contract plans through all disciplines

* Ability to read and interpret structural details, steel vendor shop drawings, non-structural shop drawings, product data, etc.

* Comprehensive knowledge of understanding of design and construction schedules

* CNC fabrication experience (detailing, operation, etc.) is a plus

* Effective organizational skills

* Effective written and verbal English language communication skills

* Ability to use independent judgment, self-starter

* Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus

* Continued thirst for knowledge and understanding of mass timber systems, design, and project approach