Virtual Design and Construction Specialist - Drywall

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

The VDC Framing and Drywall Specialist is responsible for project level virtual planning, coordination, and modeling of framing and drywall self-perform work as it relates to all building systems within McCarthy’s Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Processes. The VDC Framing and Drywall Specialist reports to the VDC Manager or next highest position and supports the delivery of digital information for layout and construction to our project teams. This role can be based out of our Southern CA offices, including; Newport Beach, San Diego, or Los Angeles, or our Las Vegas, NV office.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of virtual building among all internal and external stakeholders
• Support three or more projects concurrently with oversight from VDC Manager – Digital Craft
• Assist in the development of self-perform support plans, resource allocation, budgets, schedules, and their overall integration into the VDC plan
• Develop and maintain self-perform model and drawing tracking logs for all projects
• Prioritize and schedule own workload as applicable
• Actively contribute to project BIM Coordination meetings and provide real-time solutions
• Learn, develop, and execute new workflows to maximize efficiency across activities
• Willingness to follow existing workflows and chain of custody related to digital information transfer
  
  
  

Model Content Creation and Management

• Produce self-perform models for framing and drywall model-based layout that provide coordinated geometry to support all other interfacing building systems
• Coordinate self-perform model content and drawings against all interfacing and connected building systems (Exterior Enclosure, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Structural Steel, Miscellaneous Metals, Medical Gases/Systems, etc.)
• Create new and/or validate existing geolocated Master Control Model (MCM) based on Architectural and Structural alignment with Civil coordinates and project survey information
  
  
  

On-site Field Execution

• Lead layout training related to digital content, setup, and field use of Robotic Total Station
• Troubleshoot self-perform technical issues related to Robotic Total Station and digital content
• Understand workflows related to layout robotics (Dusty, HP SitePrint, etc.)
• Understand workflows related to stud rolling/printing (Howick)
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of firestopping/fireproofing systems and their relationship with metal framing and drywall components
• Thorough understanding of STC ratings and their relationship with metal framing and drywall components
• 5 years of layout and foreman experience in metal framing and drywall
• Thorough understanding of drywall and framing fundamental ESR reports a plus
• Fundamental understanding of framing and drywall building codes
• Strong overall knowledge of building construction sequencing and building systems
• Experience working and coordinating with construction trades across all scopes of work
• Proficient in Structsoft/MWF software a plus
• Proficient in model authoring software such as Revit and Tekla a plus
• Familiarity with BIM Coordination software such as Revizto and Navisworks
• Proficient in use of Robotic Total Station for layout activities
• Understanding of CPM scheduling and its interaction with VDC activities
• Process and detail oriented, self-motivated, timely, and accountable to commitments/deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Some regional travel required
  
  
  

Salary range is $75,000-90,000 based on experience

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.