Sr VDC Engineer

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
108K-145K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads project-level Virtual Design and Construction workflows, including BIM model setup, coordination, quantification, visual planning, and integration across disciplines. Identifies design conflicts, supports constructability and field productivity, prepares model-based documentation and visuals, follows up on RFIs, and collaborates with design and trade partners. Trains and mentors project teams, implements construction technology, captures lessons learned, and advances continuous improvement across projects.
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Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Leads advanced Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows at the project level, ensuring integration of model-based processes to improve cost, schedule, and quality outcomes. Applies deep technical knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and construction technology to support coordination, quantification, and planning activities. Partners with design, engineering, and construction teams to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact field operations. Mentors VDC Engineers and collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance digital delivery, and maximize model-based value for the project and client. Applies VDC technical knowledge to configure and set up projects to host Building Information Modeling (BIM) data adhering to DPR’s current best practices for modeling, coordination, visual planning, quantification and additional cross-functional use cases.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads implementation of project-specific VDC workflows including coordination, quantification, and visual planning in alignment with DPR standards.
Oversees model setup, integration, and management across disciplines, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
Identifies and resolves design and coordination conflicts early to minimize construction impacts and improve field productivity.
Collaborates with design and trade partners to facilitate model-based communication, fabrication alignment, and sequencing visualization.
Prepares visuals, drawings, and documentation from models to support project communication and RFI processing. Follows up on RFI’s and ensures timely resolution.
Trains and mentors project team members in the use of VDC tools and best practices to improve project delivery efficiency, while also learning and implementing new software and technology to meet project requirements.
Applies advanced proficiency in navigating models to identify building systems and interpret contract documents, and contributes to VDC knowledge sharing by capturing lessons learned and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
3-6 years of experience in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), or a related field required.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$108,000.00- $145,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3-6 years of experience in Virtual Design and Construction, Building Information Modeling, or a related field
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The Company
HQ: Redwood City, CA
9,075 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.

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