VDC Coordinator - Mission Critical

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life  insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth  401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Summary:  

The VDC Coordinator is responsible for assisting project teams, preconstruction, and self-perform with the implementation of Technology, Building Information Models and Virtual Design and Construction methodologies. The VDC Coordinator needs to be knowledgeable about the latest approaches in the field and can drive the implementation of these technologies on construction projects. The successful candidate must have solid knowledge of and experience with computer software, construction methods and practices, as well as Virtual Design and Construction systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement VDC/BIM processes and procedures on the project.
• Adapt design-intent models for construction management purposes as necessary, including modifying and supplementing design intent Revit models
• Create structural models in Revit to facilitate VDC processes.
• Create models, renderings, and animations to illustrate project approach and demonstrate BIM capabilities during pursuits.
• Support the MEP Coordinators by organizing model data, configuring data transfer systems, adhering to coordination processes and procedures, and documenting project coordination information. Review subcontractors’ fabrication and shop drawings, models and related information, providing them direction as needed to incorporate their work into the shared project model.
• Help to identify constructability problems and propose solutions.
• Assist with identifying design change challenges and coordination challenges.
• Administer BIM/VDC Quality Control procedures, which include ensuring project teams and VDC Specialists, adhere to specified VDC plans, as well as update those plans as required during the lifecycle of the project.
• Support project team members, preconstruction staff, and other non-VDC specialists with using VDC /BIM.
• Maintain regular updates to VDC-related project schedules assess potential BIM-related schedule issues, review subcontractor BIM coordination schedules for compliance with the overall project schedule.
• Assist with reality capture technologies and other field measurements to develop data-rich models of existing conditions.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Experience in construction, architecture or engineering.
• Familiarity with the following software is preferred: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Recap, Realworks and BIM 360 Apps.
• Able to read drawings, specifications, building codes, and other technical product and material specifications, as well as interpret and manage VDC contractual obligations and responsibilities.
• Thorough understanding of common building systems and related means and methods.
• Expertise with construction coordination processes is strongly preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated individual who works well with multi-disciplinary teams in deadline-driven environment.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.