Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Specialist will serve as a vital resource for our expanding business unit and play a central role on our project teams. Working within the Integrated Services group, you will participate in a broad range of project-life-cycle activities crucial to overall success. Your responsibilities will include supporting and executing tasks tied to design, pre-construction, construction, and project turnover. This position is an important support role with the potential to become our VDC leader.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support our design led-design build project teams in 3D coordination efforts.

• Act as the connection between the design team, construction team, and trade partners through various BIM-focused tasks

• Prepare virtual project models for site logistics, scheduling, phasing and other planning efforts working closely with the preconstruction team, project managers and superintendents.

• Implement and maintain company VDC standards, workflows, and templates, working collaboratively with the BIM managers.

• Support the estimating team with model-based coordination.

• Perform and document clash detection on virtual building model as well as assist in conflict resolution.

• Track model changes through design updates and as built conditions.

• Provide technical support and training to internal teams on BIM/VDC software and best practices.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of emerging VDC technologies.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry, with minimum 3 years in VDC/BIM focus.

• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence across all disciplines.

• Proficiency in CM Builder, Navisworks, Revit, BIM 360/ACC, DroneDeploy

• Proficiency in Revizto a plus

• Self-starter, highly motivated

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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