Virtual Design Construction Manager

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide life-time career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

At Russell, we are creating more than a project - we are building great people, relationships, and communities.

Life at Russell

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Russell team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported and support each other. They have fun. They are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. And most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them. Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

How You’ll Contribute

The Virtual Design Construction Manager will use the latest construction technologies to enable internal and external project teams to communicate, visualize, and discover operational improvements – Optimize the use of 3D visualizations to preemptively identify constructability issues, design coordination inefficiencies and assist field teams in utilizing the latest technologies.

Are you passionate about where technology innovations are taking the construction industry? We are looking for a creative thinker, who enjoys implementing new ideas to solve the challenging problems that construction brings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and technical assistance in the management of construction services from bid preparation through final close-out.
• Establish project guidance for BIM Execution Planning.
• Review models for accuracy against contract documents and perform internal QA/QC checks for constructability review.
• Prepare and lead collaborative sessions with the Russell team, external designers, engineers, subcontractors, owner representatives, and field leaders.
• Work with superintendents to create site logistics models and drawings for field verification, safety, and implementation.
• Create “4D” construction sequencing animations per internal construction schedules and critical paths.
• Validate model-based quantity take-offs to verify estimates.
• Review and ensure models are updated for as-built conditions.
• Transfer, manage, and confirm the completeness of “Electronic Data” from multiple sources and formats.
• Document technology utilization for lessons learned and process improvements.
• Implement new technology, optimize workflows, and support staff through mentorship.
• Travel to project job sites to provide assistance and training for field crews in the utilization of BIM, reality capture, and future technology.

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 5 years of BIM Design or Construction experience. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction; technology, equipment, means and methods, engineering, and safety is required.
• Must be able to read and understand contract documents and drawings and understand the documentation procedures, contracts, and specifications.
• Exceptional computer skills and familiarity with the Autodesk AEC Collection of Revit, Naviworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud – Build, Takeoff, BIM Collaborate & Docs, Civil 3D, 3ds Max, drones, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and game engines (Unity or Unreal) a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and perform in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective negotiation, team building, problem-solving, mathematical and analytical skills required.
• Must possess exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail, deadlines and accuracy.