What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Design & Construction Engineer position at The Weitz Company?
The Weitz Company is seeking a VDC Engineer II to be located on a data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. Must be willing to travel based on the needs of the company once projects conclude.
The VDC Engineer II is responsible for various functions on a construction project related to the design, management, and implementation of VDC systems, including modeling coordination and reality capture technologies. This role streamlines workflows amongst project teams and enhances VDC utilization on assigned project(s). The VDC Engineer II typically reports to the VDC Manager.
What You'll Do Every Day :
- Leverage 3D, 4D and 5D digital content and assets to assist in the design, management and implementation of VDC systems
- Create streamlined workflows throughout the duration of a project by collaborating with preconstruction and field operation teams
- Assist with execution plans, quantity takeoffs, constructability coordination, requests for information (RFI) visualization and schedule phasing capabilities, as requested
- Create 3D and 4D models, renderings and simulations for presentations, project pursuits, preconstruction and construction operation efforts
- Research, test and assist with the implementation of new software and hardware
- Support companywide goals and initiatives by identifying continuous improvement areas; propose solutions for management review
- Compute metrics for management review
- Bolster the Company's reputation as an industry leader in operational excellence, innovative problem solving and continuous improvement in project delivery
- Assist with marketing and business development initiatives; promote VDC capabilities
- Manage models : Maintain site models and logistic plansHandle RFIs & A / E design changes / updates.Track, evaluate, and help develop Trade / Construction models.Maintain consolidated Coordination models.Compile final As-Built models.
- Manage and perform VDC technology responsibilities that may include but are not limited to – Weekly drone flights and data processingLaser scanning and reality captureRobotic systems for layoutReality capture production programs
- Daily / Weekly QA walks comparing Model to actual build conditions. Log deviationsCoordinate model updates with tradesWork with project team on changes that must be reflected in model.
- Perform Project engineering duties such as submittals and trade management as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For :
Experience with Drones (FAA Part 107 Certificate), LiDAR scanning, reality capture and processing of the data from these systems and experience with utilization of data is preferred.
What We Offer :
