Company Overview:

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Virtual Construction Engineer for our Midwest region.   We combine more than 75 years of construction expertise with the newest technologies in order to meet our clients' needs.  We serve owners, architects, and developers with a commitment to teamwork and quality and are constantly looking for people to help us achieve our company goals.

Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

Key Accountabilities of the role include:

1.  Participate in the preparation and coordination of VDC models for all construction projects.

  • Request and obtain models from design team at milestone dates.
  • Help organize and prepare models for use in quantity takeoffs by the preconstruction team.
  • Help coordinate federated building models consisting of design team models, subcontractor component models, and in-house generated component models.
  • Facilitate regular BIM meetings for above-ceiling coordination and any other model-based coordination required. Ensure minutes of all meetings are generated and distributed in a timely manner.
  • Effectively communicate VDC activities and schedule to the project team, including the VDC manager, superintendent, project manager, and field engineer.
  • Help prepare any coordination drawings needed to facilitate project completion.
  • Assist in the collection and preparation of project-required as-built/record models and/or CAD files.

2. Assist the process of procuring future projects while continually building client loyalty.

  • Assist the marketing department in preparing presentations and proposals.
  • Provide aid in generating site logistics models, animations, and simulations, in conjunction with the project team, as needed for inclusion in RFPs and interviews.
  • Interact and create positive communications with clients, other professional organizations, and staff throughout the organization.
  • Develop a network of architects, consultants, and potential clients.
  • Develop supplemental field documents for superintendents

3.  Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1.  History of experience and proven results including:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the areas of design, estimating, and/or field supervision while achieving high quality construction standards.
  • Ability to read and comprehend building plans and specifications.
  • Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, Autodesk Building Suite (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD), Trimble Sketchup, and Bluebeam.
  • Exposure to model building codes and sustainability a plus.

2.  Ability to travel and work at various job sites.
3.  Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
4.  Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.

 Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Certain positions and locations require COVID-19 vaccination, subject to reasonable accommodations for valid medical or sincerely held religious reasons.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.