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VDC Engineer

Jacobs, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Title: VDC Lead Jacobs is seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Lead to manage and optimize our digital delivery processes in the Advanced Manufacturing group. The role is site‑based with flexible home‑office location in the U.S.

Base Pay Range $111,100.00/yr – $145,725.00/yr

Responsibilities

Lead VDC/BIM/Digital Delivery management and leadership by aligning technologies with internal and client goals and defining digital delivery scope for project estimates

Create and implement Design and Construction BIM Execution Plans for EPCM projects

Integrate VDC tasks including 3D logistics and safety planning, 4D scheduling, 5D cost and quantity take‑offs

Define, coordinate, administer and manage the use of the Common Data Environment (Autodesk Construction Cloud) from design to construction

Kick‑off, manage and track progress on Clash Detection for Design Teams and Trade Partners; lead clash resolution meetings

Serve as BIM Subject Matter Expert on design and construction projects; coordinate laser scan data integration and facilitate Scan‑to‑BIM efforts

Manage model redline and as‑built processes, verify construction install with model‑based practices, and create project processes

Lead and facilitate reality capture for progress reporting and weekly reports for remote team members (360 photos, laser scans, drone data)

Act as technology lead and offer in‑field technical troubleshooting and support for software, model viewing and mobile device applications

Collaborate with clients, representatives and contractors; manage trade partner modeling efforts and quality through construction

Support team development by developing training materials, guiding technical staff, recruiting, managing and mentoring employees

Provide daily on‑site presence and leadership; coordinate VDC activities with field operations; create, execute and own onsite VDC processes

Qualifications

At least 7 years of experience in VDC/BIM roles within the construction industry

Strong understanding of BIM technologies and their application in manufacturing environments

Proficiency in BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, Revizto) and Autodesk Construction Cloud

Experience with laser scanning and point cloud data management

Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills

Proven track record of on‑site leadership of VDC activities

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment on a project site and virtually

Experience in developing and implementing BIM execution plans

Strong understanding of construction processes and MEP systems

Willingness to work on site at a project near Baton Rouge, LA

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Benefits Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, company stock purchase, unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave and eligible additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonus and stock.

EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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