McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity. We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities. We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment. We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
The VDC Engineer is responsible for task level management, implementation and execution of McCarthy's Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes, tools and best practices within their assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a culture of virtual building among all internal and external stakeholders
- Task-level execution of VDC functions including BIM Execution planning, BIM Coordination, 3D modeling, 2D drawing production, 3D printing, laser scanning, drone flights and photogrammetry
- Participate in VDC trainings for peers through various regional training opportunities
- Coordinate workload of VDC Interns and Co-Ops at a task-level
- Assist with tracking VDC Metrics at a task level
- Assist with documenting VDC lessons learned and implemented best practices at task level
- Understand and contribute, as applicable to, Regional and Corporate VDC goals and initiatives
- Assist VDC team with VDC implementation opportunities during the pursuit phase
- Understand front end development and resource planning
- Conduct BIM tools and VDC process training and support at the project-level for Engineers, Managers, Superintendents and McCarthy Self-Perform partners
- Develop native 3D model content to support Self-Perform scopes of work (Concrete, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.)
- Develop native 3D model content to support coordination of work by performed by others (Framing, Misc. Metals, etc.)
- Understand and contribute to development of BIM Execution Plan attachments for tasks assigned and how those tasks relate to the overall BIM Execution Plan and project plan
- Understand and contribute to VDC schedule development for tasks assigned
- Understand and contribute to VDC budget development for tasks assigned
- Lead technical aspect of 3D constructability and 3D Design and Trade Coordination, working in tandem with project teams to ensure VDC standards and best practices are followed
- Execute laser scanning, processing, and deliverables for assigned project phases
- Execute drone flights, processing, and deliverables for assigned project phases
- BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required, or equivalent industry experience
- Process oriented, timely, and accountable to commitments/deadlines
- Team builder attitude, self-motivated problem solver, active cross-communicator/facilitator
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, action oriented, and effective listener
- Skilled with authoring, analysis and scheduling tools such as Revit, Revizto, SketchUp, Tekla, Synchro, or others where applicable
- Strong computer skills with daily word processing and documentation software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam and related programs
- Understanding of Concrete, MEP or other building systems is preferred
- Familiarity with construction concepts, practices, and procedures
- Some Regional travel required
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