Southland Industries · 2 months ago
VDC Project Lead
Southland Industries is one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, seeking a VDC Project Lead to implement and maintain VDC standards on assigned projects. The role involves project planning, coordination with IT and other disciplines, and ensuring adherence to company standards throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Assigned and supports a project during design, construction and project close-out (dedicated to one large project or many smaller projects, based on workload)
Responsible for project planning, scheduling, staffing, training, project setup and management. Procure content needed for a specific project
Manage file sharing with other disciplines for design and coordination processes. (Arch, GC, EE, EC, FP). Coordinates the set-up of shared file server with the VDC Team and IT staff, this includes access, security and archiving of milestone submittals
Interfaces with IT staff to ensure the VDC Team has the necessary hardware and VDC Software properly installed and accessible for project use; Coordinates VDC project workflow and software training for efficient project delivery
Coordinates VDC development, standards, data requirements, etc. as required by company standards and project requirements
Coordinates design/coordination sequencing and scheduling activities to ensure they are integrated with the VDC modeling effort
Responsible for the development, coordination, publication, and verification that all necessary configurations have been implemented
Insures construction documents derived from the VDC model adhere to company standards and project requirements
Qualification
Required
Associate or bachelor's degree in related construction, engineering, or technical discipline or equivalent
Experience with HVAC, piping, plumbing and/or electrical VDC
Intermediate level knowledge of VDC processes and technologies, especially Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
Knowledge of industry standards such as NVDCS (National VDC Standard), NCS (National CAD Standard), AEC (Architectural, Electrical, and Construction—Mechanical Piping, Sheetmetal, Plumbing)
Project experience with Trimble (or other Total Station Unit)
Working experience with Excel
Knowledge of Autodesk products (or comparable products) is essential: Revit, AutoCAD, Fabrication ADmep), Navisworks, 360 Glue
Problem solving, troubleshooting and training capabilities
Preferred
Sheetmetal, Mechanical Piping, or Plumbing experience preferred
Knowledge of: LISP, C#, VB.Net, CMD (Batch)
Some knowledge of additional VDC related software is a plus: Autodesk 3ds Max Design, MEPCAD AutoSprink
Computer Programming (Revit and AutoCAD API) experience a plus
Benefits
401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits
Company
Southland Industries
Nation leading MEP building systems experts providing innovative, practical results for your engineering, construction, and energy needs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-06
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2025-06-11
2025-02-19
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