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JE Dunn Construction · 2 days ago

Senior VDC Specialist - Structural Detailing (Tekla Structures)

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

JE Dunn Construction is a company focused on enriching lives through inspired people and places. The Senior Virtual Design Construction Specialist will provide BIM administration and coordination for projects, ensuring the delivery of models and documents while supporting project teams with technical expertise and training.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provides models and documents necessary to complete scope as determined with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams

Assembles 3D content modeled by others and models any content not provided

Learns and maintains a productive and efficient BIM process

Creates and maintains clear and effective project documentation, such as meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs

Supports operations with the RFI process for BIM related items

Maintains working relationships with subcontractors and project teams

Assumes responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; applies them to assigned projects

Reads and comprehends construction documents and project BIM requirements and applies them to VDC processes

Provides models and documents necessary to complete scope determined by VDC leadership and project teams/internal clients

Incorporates design updates into project models

Analyzes construction documents and models, looking for errors and omissions, and makes corrections as necessary

Supports operations with self-perform model management and layout. (Self Perform VDC Focused)

Provides BIM technical support to internal project teams

Independently conducts and maintains a productive and efficient VDC process

Communicates VDC related project constraints to supervisor and project teams in a timely manner to minimize project impacts

Gains exposure to cross functional workflows and process

Provides training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools

Gains exposure to the process of aligning owner requirements, BIM execution plans, front end scopes of work, and makes sure minimum project requirements are met

Gains exposure to complex VDC delivery strategies and processes

Gains exposure to the field layout processes. (Self Perform VDC Focused)

Gains exposure to self-perform VDC processes. (Self Perform VDC Focused)

Qualification

Tekla StructuresBIM technologiesBIM technical supportAutodesk RevitAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk NavisworksLaser scanning processLean process knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a construction-related field of study (Required)

2+ years construction or related experience (Required)

2+ years BIM-related experience (Required)

Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

May require periods of travel

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs

Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office

May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Self-Perform Concrete Experience: Demonstrated expertise in managing VDC processes specifically for self-perform concrete projects, ensuring accurate coordination and execution

Tekla Proficiency: Knowledge of Tekla Structures, with practical experience in modeling, detailing, and managing concrete work within a self-perform environment

Preferred

Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy

Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources

Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems

Ability to lead project teams through the VDC processes

Ability to set up and establish project specific VDC technology to support project delivery strategy – Intermediate

Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications

Knowledge of BIM technologies and apply to overall VDC processes and application in the AEC industry

Apply JE Dunn VDC/BIM processes and standards

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Knowledge of BIM technology solutions including: Autodesk BIM 360 Glue – Intermediate, Autodesk Construction Cloud – Intermediate, Autodesk Design Collaboration – Intermediate, Autodesk Revit (Architecture, Structure, MEP) – Intermediate, Autodesk AutoCAD – Intermediate, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, including JE Dunn clash workflow and program – Intermediate, Trimble's Sketch-Up – Intermediate, Bluebeam – Intermediate, JE Dunn Enterprise Mobile Solution – Intermediate, Laser scanning process, Trimble Tekla Structures (Self Perform VDC Focused, Intermediate), Trimble Field Layout Solutions (Self Perform VDC Focused, Intermediate)