VDC Coordinator I

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated VDC Coordinator I to join our talented team based out of our US Kansas City office or Michigan state.

In this role, you will assist with obtaining, evaluating, and coordinating all information needed to construct the project per the contract documents through BIM models and to ensure that the work meets all safety standards, is within schedule requirements, and is constructed to the highest level of quality possible. This will be done by leveraging BIM tools and processes to benefit project workflows.

Additional Responsibilities

• Works on complex assignments with assistance, with attention to detail, and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Review models from designers, subcontractors, and others to ensure proper coordination.
• Coordinate all BIM models (Trades, Vendors, Partners, etc.)
• Creating all needed data and reports for coordination meetings.
• Create federated models for many purposes (PE review models, field inspection models, punch list items, background models, field instruction models).
• General review and documentation of design documents and coordination conflicts.
• Facilitating regular meetings with design/construction team members and distributing responses to subcontractors.
• Assist in the validation of model-based project as-builts by trade subcontractors.
• Responsible for individual quality control and timely completion of assigned projects.
• Field CQC support, resolving field disputes through model verification.
• Verifying with field subcontractors that they have the most current coordinated information.
• Provide modeling for change order verification, ROMs, scope holes in modeling efforts, design team support, etc.

For candidates located in Southern California, the salary offered for this role is between $61,000 and $82,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

For candidates located in Northern California, the salary offered for this role is between $64,000 and $86,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

For candidates located in New Jersey, the salary offered for this role is between $59,000 and $78,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• Bachelor's/Associate's/Technical degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in computer-assisted drafting, design, and VDC/BIM.
• Working knowledge of Navisworks Manage.
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to learn new software and follow standards.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems.
• Must have great organizational skills (juggling multiple jobs and files from multiple vendors) to be able to meet project deadlines.
• Customer service experience exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with individuals (co-workers, clients, vendors) at all levels.
• Able to deal with and resolve conflicts between contractors, clients, and the design team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of BIM 360, ACC, and other Autodesk products.
• Field experience in design and construction.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.

Travel

• This position will have 0-25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period of time.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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