Project Engineer - Architecture – Virtual Builder

vConstruct, a Pune based Construction Technology company seeks process-oriented individuals with academic or professional background in Architecture for the role of Project Engineer - Architecture

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have an interest in Construction Technology and want to build a career in Architectural systems. These individuals are expected to have an eye for details and understanding of different Architectural systems like interior partitions, Facades, finishes etc., Upon successful joining, the individual will be provided with initial training courses and on-the-job training to help them succeed in this role.

Responsibilities:

Project Engineer - Architecture is accountable to create high quality deliverables and outputs on schedule, act independently to manage the assigned work and deliverables, work closely with project lead and project manager to plan project implementation.  Indicative responsibilities include:

-Architectural modeling of LOD 400 and more, with different intents & deliverables such as exterior facades, building virtual mockups, pursuit models and quantity take-offs.

-Participate in trade coordination meetings to identify and incorporate changes in model.

-Carefully study project documents - drawings, details, RFIs and addendums.  Identify missing information, discrepancies, and constructability issues.  

-Developing 3D mockups for different building systems by integrating various trades together to check constructability. 

-Developing technical details for different Architectural interior & exterior systems 

-Organizing, and maintaining the architecture detail library content. 

-Model-based schedule take-offs for different materials and systems 

-Research on different prefab products and developing prefabrication ready details. 

-Developing shop drawings pertaining to specific scopes such as waterproofing, Flashing etc. 

-Understand, examine, and propose different layers & sequence of various facade systems meticulously to ensure compliance with constructability standards. 

-Developing 2D & 3D parametric families in Revit. 

 

General: 

 

-Quality Assurance - Check the quality of work for accuracy before submissions to client teams. Meet quality metrics established for project.

-Understanding any new Scope of work, processes and platforms coming up with a workflow and documenting it once approved with the project team. Can be followed by training concerning team members.

-Creating/developing best practices and workflow and sharing them with team members

-Training and coaching other team members, doing technical training of new hires.

-Ability to learn quickly and independently with minimal supervision.

-A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude

-Effective participation in team environment

-Excellent listening skills and has strong communication skills.

-Familiarity with construction documents and terminology

-With an outlook to find ways for innovation, optimization in day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities include but is not limited to the above-mentioned items.

Skills and Qualifications:

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented, collaborative team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

-Min 2 years of working experience in developing drawings & details, preferably for US based architecture projects.

-Passion for construction processes, BIM and relevant tools and construction technology.

-Degree in Architecture, interior or closely related field

-Deep Understanding of architectural systems

-Working knowledge of Building codes and construction methods used

-Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and civil construction systems.

-Strong communication skills.

-Detail-oriented individual with good problem-solving skills

-Experience with client relation management a plus.