The purpose of your role as a VDC Detailer
Effectively and collaboratively manage and lead medium sized or significant portions of larger projects in producing detailed, constructible BIM models and drawings based on contract documents, design criteria, Harris standards and instructions throughout all construction phases.
In a virtual construction role, take on team leadership, set and delegate all tasks and empower the HDS team to deliver all necessary documentation/data for sign-off.
In either a leading or supporting virtual fabrication role, ensure that the necessary fabrication and installation information is shown on drawings
Strategize and incorporate pragmatic, cost effective, and strategic processes and practices to maximize productivity.
Develop the project team’s skills and provide ongoing support to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.
Coach, mentor and instill knowledge to less experienced team members in Harris and industry best practices.
Supervise team members to follow Harris business needs and support their personal growth and development.
Setup and Backgrounds
- Ensure the correct setup and organization of ACC data for integration with shop drawings, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Take Ownership the setup of shop drawing files according to the defined project scope.
- Know, understand and communicate the defined project scope.
Initial VC Systems Modeling
- Direct the population of BIM information for mechanical, piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork systems and equipment
- Direct the correct use of project and company instruction to adhere to building codes, construction standards and contract documents.
- Actively highlight missing or additional information needed to complete work, hold the right entities to account to ensure delivery as needed.
- Delegate, direct and instruct on the optimal placement and routing for piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork systems to meet contract document intent while planning for supporting system, minimizing fittings, streamline routing and avoiding other trades.
- Identify and communicate any unavoidable conflicts/clashes, issues or ambiguities to project leadership for clarification or direction.
- Ensure all components and systems are accurately represented per company standards.
- Work with VDC Constructability managers to optimize the most appropriate standards and installation practices assumed for the project.
Model Coordination
- Direct, manage and coordinate multidiscipline models for mechanical piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork systems.
- Lead project team in re-routing piping, plumbing, and/or ductwork as necessary.
- Drive technical discussions and reasonings which systems or trades should take priority or finding the best overall project solution.
- Leverage expertise in constructability issues and construction sequences to assist with better coordination.
- Lead creation of sign-off record drawings.
- Undertake preparation of technical drawing submittals.
- Manage and ensure the identification and preparation of information for RFIs to resolve clashes or other technical challenges.
- Lead and maximize impact in project meetings as needed to support coordination.
Fabrication and Installation Development and Delivery
- Instruct and manage the needs for text, tags and dimensions to complete fabrication and installation drawings & other supporting sketches and/or details per company standards.
- Direct and prepare final piping/plumbing spool sheets/BOM as required and/or MAJ files.
- Lead revisions required per QA/QC.
- Oversee work of others to ensure quality.
- Ensure and advise on the adherence to HDS standards and best practices.
- Advise and strategize on the industry best practices and standards (such as COBiE and ISO 19650)
- Work closely with fabrication shops and facilities to streamline design/detailing processes and drive efficiencies.
Virtual Construction Project Team Workflow
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and align teams to ensure expectations are met.
- Champion and foster the development of High-Performing Teams.
- Lead, coach, and mentor HDS personnel to enhance performance and growth.
- Develop and manage weekly work plans, including a 6-week look-ahead for small to medium-sized projects.
- Review, communicate, and manage labor requirements to ensure project needs are met.
- Review and validate the work of team members for quality and accuracy.
- Technical trade expertise in quality delivery
- Drive issues to the most appropriate resolution assessing risks and opportunities
- Support and encourage the whole team with unexpected challenges, setting priorities and removing constraints.
Other Duties and Miscellaneous
- Increase prefabrication through technology and processes.
- Self-check all work.
- Contributes to the desired safety and work culture of the organization.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
- Supervise less experience team members.
What we're looking for in you:
- 8+ Years in a corporate environment delivering BIM/VDC services
- 8+ Years being a project leader on a mid-size to large Mechanical Project
- 8+ Years experience with BIM/VDC workflows and industry standards
- 8+ Years experience with BIM/VDC software related to mechanical building systems
- 8+ Years experience of the building and construction industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems
- Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and documents
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles.
- Knowledge of mechanical building codes
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Your life at Harris
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
Harris Benefits + Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance
Pay Range: $37.01 - $55.52 per hour
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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