Senior VDC Specialist

Role Summary
The Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Specialist III is responsible for creating 3D models of electrical components for construction projects within the specified schedule as a senior team contributor. The specialist communicates and works closely with the VDC team, the VDC Supervisor, Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and other MEP trade partners and general contractors. The role also involves occasional 2D drafting, detailing, total station point drawings, and other document work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
3D BIM Modeling

Model 3D elements from start to finish for electrical work on construction projects within the specified schedule.

Coordinate drawings with project needs in collaboration with field supervisors with limited VDC supervision.

Finish drawings per established project schedule.

Provide final install drawings to project management for field personnel with limited supervision.

Provide final as‑built models to project management for general contractor for delivery to owner.

Provide technical guidance and recommendations to less skilled VDC team members as backup to the VDC Supervisor.

Distribute tasks to less experienced VDC team members assigned to a specific project.

Clash Detection and Resolution

Individually resolve clashes with other trade and building models.

Project Coordination Meetings

Attend project coordination meetings with general contractor, MEP trade contractors, architects and engineers as scheduled or required to stay current on project developments, milestones and timelines.

Attend project coordination meetings potentially as the exclusive representative to work through and resolve clashes and model conflicts.

Software Maintenance and Knowledge

Maintain all required software licenses.

Keep current on new software as it becomes available to replace, supplement and enhance existing programs.

Create and utilize Revit families and templates.

Provide recommendations on standard operating procedures within the team.

2D CAD Drafting

Create 2D drawings of electrical work as required for details, prefabrication, one‑lines, 2D layouts and as‑built drawings.

Produce total station point drawings with limited supervision.

Create as‑built drawings as required.

Project Documentation

Keep detailed and current records of all project work including drawings, correspondence and schedules.

Maintain and update drawing and all project files.

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination

Pre‑plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.

Carry out skill in observing habits and hazards of others, and bring it to their attention.

Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company and support the goal of achieving zero accidents.

Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements and PPE needed.

Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Qualifications and Requirements

Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology or related construction degree (or construction experience) is preferred.

5+ years’ experience in Virtual Design Construction working with Revit and AutoCAD.

Electrical contracting/construction experience is preferred.

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Navisworks, and Microsoft Suite software.

Preferred experience in OneModel and BlueBeam.

Proficiency within the Microsoft Suite (Office 365 and OneDrive included) is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non‑negotiable.

Knowledge of electrical construction is preferred.

Ability to read construction documents.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Self‑motivated, independent thinker quick to pick up design concepts.

Detail oriented and organized person able to manage priorities with awareness of deadlines and expectations.

Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and customer requirements and to assist team members.

Meet established standards.

Team player with a solid work ethic and professional attitude working in alignment with company values.

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