Virtual Design Construction Senior Assistant Project Manager

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction, and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

VDC SENIOR ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, ST. PAUL, MN

McGough Construction, an ENR Top 100 General Contractor specializing in Commercial Building, Manufacturing and Construction Management is currently seeking qualified candidates for the VDC Senior Assistant Project Manager position. The VDC Senior Assistant Project Manager is responsible carrying out the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) on assigned projects, leading or assisting with the management of the VDC content & standard work documentation and providing marketing and estimating support as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS degree from accredited college/university focusing on Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or industry equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, planning and executing BIM and VDC at the project level.
• Displays solid VDC acumen.
• Capacity and eagerness to train less experienced VDC staff on VDC tools and workflows.
• Capacity and eagerness to train staff outside the VDC department on VDC-related tools and workflows.
• Advanced level competency using Revit and Navisworks.
• Detailed knowledge of current construction delivery methods, practices, and documentation.
• Ability to actively listen, mentally visualize and then produce detailed 2D, 3D, 4D or 5D deliverables for use by internal and external clients.
• Strong desire to learn, apply and train new processes, technologies and methodologies that promote the use of BIM, VDC and a LEAN culture.
• Self-motivated and efficient at working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented and able to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously without direct supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, mathematical, and written/verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience managing projects in Revizto.
• Experience with reality capture equipment (360 cameras, drones, laser scanners) and software and processes to produce valuable deliverables from the data to both internal and external clients.
• Experience producing 4D/5D Phasing models and animations using Synchro Pro or similar software.
• Experience creating and collaborating with virtual mockups.
• Experience using Dynamo, Python or similar programming tools to help automate workflows.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Collaborate with internal project teams, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to help develop and to execute BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Develop 3D models for Site Logistics and 4D phase planning for VDC-related marketing efforts.
• Develop 3D models for virtual mock-ups and 3D Coordination efforts.
• Actively promote the value of VDC with both internal and external customers.
• Manage and facilitate 3D Coordination with design disciplines, subcontractors and fabricators on small to mega scale projects.
• Create 2D/3D/4D/5D deliverables using VDC software such as Revit, Navisworks, Sketchup, Bluebeam, and Fuzor as determined by VDC Director or project leadership.
• Assist VDC Manager or above in the planning of VDC scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Lead or assist with management and improvement of VDC content libraries and standard work.
• Assist project teams by utilizing BIM for visualization, constructability reviews and coordination.
• Train project team members as needed on the access and use of VDC deliverables & BIM-related tools.
• Actively contribute VDC lessons learned from projects assigned.
• Practice and support continuous improvement in VDC and throughout company processes.
• Work on projects outside of regional office as needed.
  
  

Office and Travel:

• Primarily works out of the McGough St. Paul, MN office location.
• Must be willing and able to travel to project jobsites as needed.
• Some projects may require full or part-time onsite presence.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee's workstation and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car. Employee needs to be able to lift to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.

Occasionally, employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.