Virtual Design & Construction Technician

Be the precision behind every build. Out of our Woodridge, IL facility, you'll report to the Director of Engineering and Design and develop, coordinate, and manage BIM and VDC deliverables, collaborating with engineering, project management, and field teams to produce coordinated models, drawings, and digital project documentation, joining 1,000+ employees who keep accuracy and coordination at the center of every project.

Department Design / Engineering
Experience 5+ years
Compensation $55-$62K

The Role


As a Virtual Design & Construction Technician at AMS, you're the precision behind every build. Out of our Woodridge, IL facility, reporting to the Director of Engineering and Design, you'll support project teams through the development, coordination, and management of BIM and VDC deliverables, ensuring project accuracy, coordination across trades, and the successful execution of design and construction documentation.

You'll collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and field teams to produce coordinated models, drawings, and digital project documentation, preparing permit and design documents, shop drawings, and as-built documents. The role includes visiting jobsites for coordination, attending project coordination meetings, and leading them as required by contract, working alongside the project management team and field staff to ensure project requirements are met with high-quality deliverables.

You'll support the design team through modeling and adherence to project standards, managing and distributing coordinated digital documents and linking BIM to the Construction Administration phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings, and schedules. The work also includes creating Revit assemblies in response to project needs and providing support for electronic file submissions. As an employee-owned company, the precision you deliver is precision you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every model.

What You'll Own


  • Prepare permit, design, and as-built documents.
  • Prepare shop drawings through careful project coordination.
  • Visit jobsites for coordination and attend project coordination meetings.
  • Collaborate with the project management team and field staff on project requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Support the design team on project work through modeling and adherence to project standards.
  • Lead project coordination meetings, as required by contract.
  • Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team.
  • Link BIM to the project Construction Administration phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings, and schedules.
  • Create Revit assemblies in response to project needs and provide support for electronic file submissions.

What You Bring


  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 5 years of VDC experience.
  • Proficiency in the Autodesk suite of construction platforms, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work independently, a self-starter who is both goal-oriented and customer-oriented.
  • College degree.
  • Construction or trade experience.
  • Experience in reality capture and point cloud processing.

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 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 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 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

The Package

More Than A Paycheck

As a 100% employee-owned company, your success is literally shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who deliver it.

Health, Dental & VisionComprehensive family coverage
Continuing EducationTuition & training incentives
Life & DisabilityAD&D and short-term coverage
Profit SharingYou win when we win
Real Career PathMentorship & advancement
PTO & VTOVacation + paid volunteer time

No Black Holes

How Hiring Works

1

Apply

Send your resume. Five minutes, no endless forms.

2

Phone Screen

A real conversation with Megan about your experience and goals.

3

Team Interview

Meet the team and walk through how you work.

4

Offer

A clear, competitive offer with the full ESOP picture.

5

Welcome

Onboard as an employee-owner and start winning work.

Virtual Design & Construction Technician

Design / Engineering · Woodridge, IL · Full-Time

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