VDC/BIM Manager

Full job description

Plateau Excavation is seeking a VDC/BIM Manager to join our team.

Our VDC/ BIM Managers are based in our Corporate Office in Kennesaw, GA.

The VDC/BIM Manager will assist in implementing, managing, and growing Plateau’s VDC/BIM program.

This role will participate in developing strategic direction and implementation for Plateau Excavation’s Virtual Design and Construction program. The VDC Manager will execute and manage a range of VDC/BIM-related duties to create functional models on projects. This position participates in VDC efforts from preconstruction through project completion while working with project teams, clients, engineers, and VDC teams' trade partners.

Reports to: VP of Operations

Direct Reports: None at this time. This will change over time.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are an outline of the role’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Implement the VDC/BIM execution plan on new projects.
• Resolve BIM related issues in contract documents.
• Work alongside project teams to understand project requirements, client expectations, and governing building codes/standards to create, maintain, and deliver reliable and compliant BIM designs.
• Set up projects in Revit, Glue, and Navisworks systems.
• Ability to read and understand Civil, Electrical, Telecom, and other project drawings.
• Detect clashes in the model.
• Update Procore RFI/Observations. Complete a weekly review of these with the project team and ensure any new items are entered and tracked to completion.
• Create and deliver a completely coordinated federated model for viewing at weekly meetings.
• Lead teams in resolving critical design conflicts and coordination issues.
• Collaborate with design, trade partners, and project teams to deliver coordinated 3D models on projects within scheduled timeframes.
• Resolve conflict issues and design-related RFI’s prior to 100% construction documents.
• Lead weekly BIM Coordination meetings with the design and subcontractor teams, including prepare reports, update dashboards, prepare documents (i.e. mark-ups, screen shots), maintain and distribute meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Lead the design coordination meetings and update reports with status of each action item.
• Establish and manage LOD requirements to completion at each plan progression.
• Establish and maintain detailed modeling requirements through clash analysis and other means necessary to allow for the accurate creation of BIM designs consistent with project criteria.
• Lead the transition from Design to Construction coordination, including:
• Prepare subcontractors for project
• Ensure that any contract with Plateau’s preferred consultant is in place.
• Review BIM execution plan requirements with sub's in-house BIM team if they are not using Plateau’s preferred consultant.
• Ensure the BIM language included in contracts has been agreed to by all parties.
• Assist with preparation of coordination schedule for project.
• Ensure BIM design and construction coordination schedules are tracking in line with project schedule and report any slippage to the project team.
• Prepare models for easy viewing on iPads for field operations.
• Coordinate and resolve field issues with sub-contractors.
• Provide support to field teams post-coordination.
• Research and develop new ways to utilize technology and model-based information throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Train and develop field employees and teams in the use of VDC on projects.
• Serve as a point-of-contact and subject matter expert for all things VDC/BIM
• Monitor teams in the proper use of VDC throughout the life of the project.
• Implement, monitor and maintain VDC standards on all projects using BIM.
• Assist in growing VDC capabilities and increase the adoption of VDC across Plateau’s projects.
• Collaborate with other internal departments to better understand, improve and streamline VDC processes.
• Assist in continued improvements with VDC standards, training and execution for Plateau.
• Support operations department in future 4D and potential 5D implementation.
• Assist the overall training and development of construction employees.
• Assist in the development, implementation and oversight of construction operations initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Construction Technology, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related industry.
• Minimum 5 years of construction technologies hands-on experience in the AEC industry working on the adoption of VDC / BIM on large capital projects.
• Advanced knowledge /proficiency with Autodesk Building Design Suite (Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D) , SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, and Primavera and Build.
• Advanced understanding of design, construction, tools/equipment, and technology processes, platforms and workflows.
• Strong desire/passion to remain current and informed on advancements in construction-related technology.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with software applications such as: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Advanced knowledge with on-site construction documents, including plans, specifications, shop drawings, as-built drawings, submittals, RFIs, etc.
• Working knowledge of laser scanners, 3D capture, and drones a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knows how to collect, analyze, and interpret data/information in order to make logical decisions.
• Confidence to develop and manage the entire technology process.
• High technology aptitude.
• Ability to understand different ways of delivering technology (desktop, cloud, mobile) and the requirements of each.
• Ability to understand business workflows and requirements and determine the ability of our technology to support those workflows.
• Ability to identify deficient processes and help to create or improve processes throughout Virtual Construction.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, controlled sense of urgency, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Positive and collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinker and self-starter can accomplish a task with limited guidance and supervision.
• Demonstrate integrity, respect, innovation, job dedication, and excellence in their work.
• Demonstrate leadership/coaching skills and the ability to influence others.
• Ability to interact/communicate effectively in a professional and pleasant manner with vendors, affiliates, stakeholders, corporate shareholders and company employees.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel: Ability to travel to other offices and project sites as needed.