Senior Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Coordinator
Category
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
Work Location
US-MI-Detroit
ID
2026-2369
Overview
The Senior VDC Coordinator will lead the BIM/VDC support process across multiple projects simultaneously. The Senior VDC Coordinator will be the technical subject matter consultant and responsible for facilitating relationships with client, design, and project teams.
The Senior VDC Coordinator is responsible for BIM Execution Plan development, the evolution of the federated building information model, file management, project site walk-throughs, progess imagery capture, ensuring project team members are aligned with the BIM process and adherence to the project BIM execution plan and associated deliverables. The ideal candidate may need to assist MEP/FP trades with troubleshooting their models for deliverable conformance. This position requires advanced knowledge of building construction, advanced knowledge of MEP/FP systems, maintenance and shut off clearances, and coordinating these systems against Architectural and Structural design model elements. The right candidate will also ensure the federated model conforms to client desired content and quality for deliverable.
Location
Detroit, MI based team with ability to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis.
Responsibilities
Is the primary technical resource regarding BIM/CAD workflows over multiple projects
Maintains effective relationships with design, project, and client teams
Facilitates BIM process integration and BIM Execution Plan adherence
Advanced knowledge of 3D/4D/5D BIM processes
Fully comprehends all of the LOD BIM Specifications
Daily use of Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam platforms
Must know how to extract quantities from 3D models to assist estimators with cost tracking
Must be able to assist team members with BIM/VDC related responsibilities
Qualifications
To qualify for the role, you must have
A minimum of 5 years' experience and relevant education including a bachelor's in architecture, engineering, industrial, or combination of construction related training and experience.
Experience with hands on application of Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
Must be able to work in a fast paced, collaborative, team environment and/or independently
Proficient in Navisworks to include clash detection, reporting and managing clash resolutions i
Proficient in Autodesk ACC Software and associated workflows
Proficient in BMS/FM processes and how they interface with model data for asset tracking
Experienced in design and field construction processes
Adept in construction logistic plan creation (2D or 3D) for visual process information conveyance.
Skillful in converting 2D sketches or drawings into 3D models
PC experience in Windows/ MS Office applications
Skilled in web-enabled applications associated with the aforementioned software platforms
Possess exceptional interpersonal organization and communication skills
Takes initiative, able to be a self-starter, energetic, goal focused and quality oriented
Ideally you'll also have
3D scanning and pointcloud registration
FAA Part 107 Certified UAV Operator
Synchro 4D animation development
Revizto
cmBuilder
Creation of renderings, animations and VR sessions using 3DS-Max with VRay and/or Unity
3D MEP modeling with Civil 3D, Revit or other software related platforms
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