Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and VDC skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a BIM/VDC Engineer for projects in Houston, TX. We set the standard for commercial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) Engineer will work in Austin’s Construction Technology Department assisting office and field staff with the implementation of BIM/ VDC processes and services. We are looking for a self-starter ready to embrace the technological challenges presented by our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as the BIM/VDC “Model Administrator” on assigned projects
• Implements Austin Commercial BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects
• Spends time at the job site implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes on assigned projects
• Supports BIM/VDC project staff training on assigned projects
• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
• Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry-related conferences and forums
• Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition locally
• Creates models, including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed
• Validates model quality and accuracy
• Performs model revisions and manages the model distribution
• Creates custom model components and families as needed
• Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedules
• Develops and maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects
• Manages and distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects
• Leads and/or Manages the BIM/VDC coordination effort, identifying areas of conflict and leads conflict resolution
• Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency
• Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes
• Assists in BIM/VDC shop and field use drawing production and review
• Creates dimensioned drawings from the model for field use as needed
• Supports BIM/VDC layout on projects and assists in field as-built verification
• Validates model accuracy for model-based quantity takeoff
• Creates model-based quantity surveys for estimate verification
• Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff
• Ability to support an FM implementation strategy based on the Owner’s needs and future goals
• Supports the training of the Owner’s FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or related AEC fields
• 3+ years’ experience implementing BIM/VDC services & processes on construction projects
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Autodesk Revit, and Autodesk Navisworks Manage
• Exposure to the following BIM software considered a bonus; Assemble, Synchro 4D,
• Exposure to the following scheduling software considered a bonus; Primavera P6, Microsoft Project

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.

An equal employment opportunity employer

Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Become an owner

Unlike other companies that may be privately or publicly held, Austin is 100% owned by our employees. It's a source of pride for everyone one of our 5,700+ employee-owners that we have vested interest in the day-to-day success of our company. We share Austin's growth and profitability, and are accountable to ourselves for doing everything it takes to serve our customers with excellence and to make Austin the best it can be. After all, We Own It. Learn more at www.austin-ind.com.

No agency inquiries please

Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, becomes the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.

About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)