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VDC Engineer

Job Description

About PARIC

Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.

At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.

PARIC’s Core Values

POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.

ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.

DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.

RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.

Position Description:

The VDC Engineer supports project teams by utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other digital construction tools to enhance project coordination, planning, and execution. This role facilitates BIM coordination with subcontractors, manages model progression to meet required project milestones, and assists with model development to support preconstruction, estimating, and field layout activities. The VDC Engineer also helps maintain BIM platforms, supports model-based logistics and sequencing studies, and promotes effective VDC processes across project teams.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate BIM coordination sessions with PARIC project team for MEPF subcontractors
  • Facilitate model progression and verify LOD requirements are being met at key milestones
  • Provide ad-hoc modeling as needed to support coordination and/or preconstruction processes
  • Develop layout points from models/plans for robotic layout teams
  • Assist with training both PARIC staff and subcontractor team members on various software, hardware and general VDC processes
  • Develop “BIM Project Execution Plans” (BPEP)
  • Assist with managing BIM360 project access and permissions
  • Assist with managing model content protocols and verifying updates from BIM team members
  • Assist with developing model-based logistics plans
  • Assist with developing model-based sequence studies and animations
  • Assist with model prep for Quantity Survey, Estimating, and Progress Tracking
  • Assist with developing schematic models for Preconstruction efforts, including conceptual project design, interior/exterior renderings, site plans, campus masterplans, animations, and sequence studies
  • Assist with laser scanning, aerial lidar scanning, processing, and mesh/model conversion (scan-to-BIM)
  • Assist with REVIT project setup including levels, master project coordinate system, views, and assign element properties to support estimating and progress tracking

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry supporting similar VDC/BIM responsibilities preferred
  • Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk ACC/BIM 360, and Procore
  • Experience with Revizto, cmBuilder, Photoshop, Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone, NavVis IVION, and Power BI preferred
  • Strong understanding of building design and construction processes

Why Join Us?

  • We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
  • Career development and professional growth opportunities.
  • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.