Sr. VDC/Digital Technology Specialist
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Job description
AECOM Hunt is Hiring a hands-on Sr. VDC/Digital Technology Specialist with experience delivering BIM coordination in a General Contractor environment with strong data analysis skills.
In this role you will drive project-specific digital delivery strategies, lead MEP coordination, manage VDC deliverables and reporting, and champion field technology adoption (drones, AR/VR, mobile).
This role collaborates closely with the project team and our VDC leadership to ensure high-quality coordination, field verification, and facility model turnover.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute the Project-Specific Digital Delivery Strategy aligned to project goals and constraints.
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Partner with the Project Team to assess needs, plan implementation, and ensure effective adoption of VDC processes and tools.
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Lead and manage Project-Specific MEP Coordination (trade coordination, clash management, model reviews).
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Establish and maintain the Schedule/BEP (BxP) and Reality Capture Plan; align 4D/5D where applicable.
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Own all VDC project deliverables and reporting; track progress and communicate status to stakeholders.
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Build and maintain the Project Hub landing page; coordinate regularly with the VDC Regional Manager on strategy, resources, and reporting.
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Define and manage the Field Verification Strategy; oversee as-built updates and facility-model data turnover.
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Apply basic AR/VR workflows for coordination reviews and stakeholder engagement; explore practical AI-assisted workflows at an introductory level.
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Attend and present at field staff meetings; translate coordination insights into clear site-ready actions.
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Drive technology adoption in the field (drones, field tech, AR/VR, mobile data capture) and troubleshoot implementation.
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Manage 3rd-party resources (VDC consultants, scanning providers, specialty vendors) for quality, schedule, and deliverables.
Requirements
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Be passionate about technology, construction, and implementation of technology in the jobsite.
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Have a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
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Be willing to learn outside of the box improving our VDC capabilities.
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Come with a strong competency of construction knowledge.
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Be involved in the digital community, A/E/C institutions and academia., + BS/BA Engineering/Construction Management or similar curriculum and 6 years of relevant experience.
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Prior experience in A/E/C.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience performing BIM/VDC coordination for a General Contractor on at least two projects (MEP trade coordination required).
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Data analysis experience (e.g., Excel/Power Query, Power BI, or similar) with the ability to turn model/field data into actionable insights.
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Proficiency with BIM/VDC tools used in GC coordination (e.g., Navisworks, Revit, BIM 360/ACC or equivalent).
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Familiarity with 4D scheduling workflows and reality capture (laser scanning, photogrammetry) preferred.
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Basic exposure to AR/VR tools and openness to learning AI-enabled workflows.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to present coordination outcomes to field staff and trade partners.
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Comfortable working primarily on a job site and collaborating with field teams and trade partners.
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Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple stakeholders and third-party resources.
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Experience with Synchro (or 4D equivalents), reality capture processing tools, and common issue-tracking platforms.
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Power BI dashboards or similar reporting portfolios.
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Experience preparing model-based handover/as-built deliverables for facility management.
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Data analysis experience (e.g., Excel/Power Query, Power BI, or similar).
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Proficiency with BIM/VDC tools (e.g., Navisworks, Revit, BIM 360/ACC).
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Strong communication and presentation skills; onsite collaboration experience.
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Reality capture planning and processing experience.
Submit a brief portfolio (or examples) of coordination workflows, reports, or dashboards demonstrating data analysis and VDC impact. We need to see your skills at work!
Additional Information
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This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
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Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Benefits & conditions
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $74499.54 to $137824.15.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.