Assistant Virtual Design & Construction Manager

Please note:

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Job Description: This individual will lead the project team in the execution of Whiting-Turner’s Virtual Building program and promote VDC adoption within the central Pennsylvania region. They will be tasked with leveraging BIM and other emerging technologies for digital delivery.

Qualified Candidates should:

• Be proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and interpreting construction schedules.
• Have an intermediate knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems, with a focus on Electrical knowledge.
• Be adept in coordination management software used to aggregate BIMs and run conflict detection.
• Thrive in a team environment contributing to both large projects and producing independent work.
• Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
• Be able to multi-task and work concurrently on multiple projects.
• Be able to serve the central Pennsylvania region.

Typical Daily tasks include:

• Reviewing RFPs and specifications for BIM requirements
• Developing BIM Execution Plans
• Evaluating Design Intent models for constructability and accuracy
• Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, and scheduling
• Developing BIM scope language for BIM participating trade partners
• Leading collaborative meetings with trade partners and designers to resolve above-ceiling conflicts with the use of virtual models

8. Producing clash reports and action items for distribution to all BIM stakeholders

• Assisting with Virtual mock-ups and gap modeling specific systems
• Generating and tracking RFIs resulting from the Virtual Build Process
• Developing composite drawings to supplement shop drawings as required by contract
• Testing new software programs and technologies and making recommendations on use for project-specific needs

Software Proficiency required:

• Excellent General Computing Skills
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including but not limited to:
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks Manage
• Experience with cloud-based common data environments and issue tracking plug-ins such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM Collaborate and Revizto.
• Experience with 4D Scheduling Tools (Synchro, Fuzor preferred)

Other required skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams
• Skilled at problem solving
• Strong Time-Management Skills
• Confidence in leading teams

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or Associate degrees in a VDC/BIM technical concentration
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the AEC industry in a BIM Management role or 3-5 years of relevant field experience in construction
• Previous experience working with Electrical systems and Mission Critical work is preferred