Virtual Design Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Immediate need for a talented VDC/BIM/Construction Design Engineer (Virtual Design and Construction Engineer).  This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-17123
Pay Range: $75000 - $90000/annum.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:

• Create and integrate a construction model for use in coordinating construction activities and conflict resolution between design and construction disciplines. Includes modeling architecture, structural, MEP, site design and other disciplines as necessary. Construction model may start from either 2D plans or a 3D design model.
• Identify clashes between building systems and construction materials to resolve conflicts before encountering them on-site.
• Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, inclusive of subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model.
• Create 4D schedules to coordinate construction model with the project schedule.
• Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities (ex., 2-week look ahead) and manage critical path milestones.
• Complete quantity take-offs from model to be used for estimating, material orders and work planning.
• Leverage construction model for staging and onsite logistics.
• Review shop drawings with construction model for accuracy. Coordinate with other disciplines to process shop drawings.
• Track RFIs and use construction model to assist in responding to them.
• Assist with project punch lists and incorporate items into construction model.
• Using construction model, identify areas with restricted access to easily and effectively maintain building systems.
• Update construction model to be used as a record model and given to the owner at the completion of construction. This has potential to be the start of a facility model that could integrate with facility management systems.
• Add to library of common virtual construction elements to be used on future projects
• Work with Director of Virtual Design and Construction to define best practices and identify areas for improvement. Assist in writing work instructions and creating training videos
• A large portion of time will be spent on project job sites. Travel may be required for those sites, including out of state jobs.
• Other responsibilities as specified by the Hub VP of Operations, Division Manager or Director of Virtual Design and Construction.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills; Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year in the construction or design field.
• Software system implementation and/or upgrades experience preferred.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple applications related to virtual construction (Navisworks, Revit, Civil 3D, Sketchup, Horizontal Glue, VICO, Tekla).
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year in the construction or design field.
• Software system implementation and/or upgrades experience preferred.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Strong interest in construction related technology.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple applications related to virtual construction (Navisworks, Revit, Civil 3D, Sketchup, Horizontal Glue, VICO, Tekla).
• Basic understanding of multiple construction scheduling techniques.
• Understanding of application development, customization, and implementation.
• Ability to prioritize workload and create action plans to ensure commitments are met.

Our client is a leading Real Estate Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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