Senior VDC Coordinator

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 talented Senior VDC Coordinator to join our dedicated team at our job site located near Cary, North Carolina.

In this role, you will assist in obtaining, evaluating, and coordinating all information needed to construct the project in accordance with the contract documents through BIM models and to assure 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 the BIM model and VDC tools and processes to benefit project workflows. You will also assist in the management and training of the coordination group.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work on complex assignments independently, 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.)
• Create all needed data and reports for coordination meetings.
• Run coordination meetings with Trades.
• Create federated models for many purposes (PE review models, field inspection models, punch list items, background models, field instruction models).
• Maintain federated models through Clarity creating, running, and troubleshooting tasks.
• General review and documentation of design documents and coordination conflicts.
• Facilitate regular meetings with design team members and distribute responses to subcontractors.
• Provide general BIM tech support for project engineers.
• Assist in the validation of model-based project as-builts by trade subcontractors.
• Responsible for individual quality control and timely completion of assigned projects.
• Create and maintain dashboards
• Verify 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.

• Bachelor/Associate/Technical degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in computer-assisted drafting, design, and VDC/BIM.
• Has knowledge of modeling software; including but not limited to: Navisworks, Revit, BIM 360 / ACC, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Navisworks Manage.
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Willingness to learn new software and develop standards
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems and installations.
• Has 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.

Context and Environment and Safety

• Travel based on project location but willingness to travel 5-20% of the time to various job locations is necessary.
  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.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

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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