Project Engineer - Virtual Construction

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.


POSITION SUMMARY:

A Virtual Construction Engineer is responsible for supporting project teams by executing the plan for virtual construction on projects and developing content to assist with project pursuits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the development of project specific plans for virtual construction
• Recommend new technologies and processes that could improve operations, projects or virtual construction related tasks
• Develop working relationships with other integrated service team leaders (safety, quality, preconstruction, high performance) to ensure streamlined and coordinated approach to supporting our projects
• Develop working relationships with designers, owners and trade partners
• Implement BIM processes and standards in collaboration with project teams
• Review, analyze, and coordinate models from architects, engineers, and trade partners
• Facilitate model-based MEP Coordination
• Run model-based clash detection and facilitate trade partner coordination meetings
• Ensure work as coordinated can be installed safely and meets quality standards
• Utilize reality capture data to develop content for projects and pursuits
• Create virtual reality and augmented reality experiences for project teams to assist in the communication, clarification, and coordination of project scope
• Assist project teams by developing and maintaining site logistics plans and visual schedules
• Ensure virtual construction plan is being executed properly on projects by making site visits as needed
• Provide innovative solutions to complex problems through the use of technology
• Align virtual construction related schedules with project schedules to ensure timely results
• Assist in the development and execution of the company's BIM related goals and initiatives
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics Technology or related field
• Approximately 0-5 years' experience preferred with a General Contractor in the field of construction
• Experience with and knowledge of AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Navisworks
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented


Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.