Sr VDC Engineer

Overview

Join us as a Senior VDC Engineer at Gilbane Building
. Gilbane is a top‑10 ENR contractor, family‑owned since 1870, with 45 offices across the country. We deliver high‑quality construction projects safely and on time, building schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and more.

We provide multi‑dimensional training through Gilbane University, an award‑winning program, and we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive health benefits, a profit‑sharing plan, and a generous 401(k) program. Employees also receive opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and skill enrichment on every project.

• Independently complete VDC coordination and reality capture with little supervision.
• Support the implementation of baseline and enterprise VDC standards.
• Apply BIM standards, specifications, and the BIM Execution Plan to projects.
• Ensure quality and execution of day‑to‑day VDC deliverables and communicate issues to management.
• Assist in drafting project coordination schedules and review them with the VDC manager.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members across regions and business units.
• Communicate with internal and external project teams; facilitate meetings to resolve issues.
• Use 3D design software to identify, communicate, and resolve project challenges.
• Utilize reality capture (laser scanning, drones) to support project deliverables.
• Combine building discipline models into the coordination model.
• Review the coordination model for constructability using clash detection.
• Assign responsibility for issue resolution; document with minutes, submittals, RFIs, and updated models.
• Display subject‑matter expertise and gain exposure to various delivery methods.
• Participate in BU office activities and training sessions.
• Deliver 2‑4 project VDC deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Work closely with business development to align sales strategies and strengthen client relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM), or a related field.
• 3–4 years of VDC coordination experience (or equivalent).

• Strong problem‑solving, time‑management, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in BIM and design software; able to create 3D coordination models.
• Knowledge of complex design concepts and integrated building components.
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor VDC engineers in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Proficiency with reality‑capture hardware and software.
• Ability to read construction schedules and tie activities to VDC deliverables.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate subject‑matter expertise.

Salary will be determined based on location, skills, education, and experience. For Massachusetts, the range is $111,000–$168,800, plus benefits and retirement.

Gilbane is an affirmative action/equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.