VDC Technician
AMS Industries, Inc. is a leading mechanical contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of experience, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor into a multi-discipline, multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients, investing in the development of our people, and strengthening the communities we serve.
Located at our Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Director of Engineering and Design, the VDC Technician will support project teams through the development, coordination, and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) deliverables. This role plays a critical part in ensuring project accuracy, coordination across trades, and the successful execution of design and construction documentation. The VDC Technician will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and field teams to produce coordinated models, drawings, and digital project documentation.
Responsibilities:
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- Prepare Permit and Design Documents.
- Prepare Shop Drawings through careful project coordination.
- Prepare As-built Documents.
- Visit jobsites for Coordination.
- Attend project coordination meetings.
- Collaborate with the project management team and field staff on project requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Support design team on project work through modeling and adherence with project standards.
- Lead project coordination meetings, as required by contract.
- Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team.
- Link BIM to project Construction Administration Phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules.
- Create Revit assemblies in response to project needs.
- Provide support for electronic file submissions.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- 5 years of VDC experience.
- Proficiency in the Autodesk suite of construction platforms including AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
- Experience in construction or trade experience a plus.
- Experience in reality capture and point cloud processing a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently, a self-starter who is both goal-oriented and customer-oriented.
Compensation:
- $55,000 – $62,000 annually
VDC Career Progression:
VDC Technician I – Entry
Typical Duration: 6 – 12 months
Focus: Revit fundamentals and company VDC standards.
Mentor/Evaluator: Level IV Technician
Salary Range: $55,000 – $62,000
VDC Technician III – Advanced
Typical Duration: 18 – 24 months
Focus: Coordination and advanced workflows.
Mentor: Level IV Technician
Evaluator: BIM Manager
Base Salary: $75,000
VDC Technician II – Intermediate
Typical Duration: 12 – 18 months
Focus: Trade-specific modeling and construction understanding.
Mentor/Evaluator: Level IV Technician
Base Salary: $65,000
VDC Technician IV – Senior
Typical Duration: 24 – 36 months
Focus: Leadership, field integration, and technology management.
Mentor: BIM Manager
Evaluator: VDC Director
Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000
If you would like to speak to someone directly, please feel free to contact our Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist, Megan Tommer.
She can be reached at 331-801-1981 or via email at mtommer@ams-pmt.com.
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