Digital Construction Project Engineer

We’re hiring a Digital Construction Project Engineer to play a decisive role in the implementation of Digital Construction systems through the entire project lifecycle. The role is critical to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration on projects through technical execution, and communication with the internal team and external stakeholders. This position requires experience and aptitude to quickly learn all technologies and processes within current digital construction systems. The successful outcome for a DC-PE is the integration of DC systems on assigned projects resulting in added-value to a project’s timeline and estimate as well as advancement of supplementary R&D objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Project Work

• Accountable for punctual attendance in meetings, meaningful contributions, and proactive communication of strategic directives or issue resolutions to both DC management and project teams. Quality of communication must meet DC management standards.

• Dowbuilders are held to the following standards around effective communication (both written and verbal):

• Clear—main ideas easily identified and understood.

• Concise—gets to the point without using unneeded words or images.

• Concrete—includes specific examples or explanations.

• Persuasive - refer to objective criteria such as industry practice, project limitations and precedent.

• Self-aware - remain flexible, curious, and courteous in all communications.

Project Execution

• Proactively review for comprehension and implementation all project documentation and correspondence necessary to inform DC work with current design intent and specifications. This includes drawings, specifications, models, meeting agenda and notes, and RFI and submittal responses.

• Coordinate and model assigned scopes of work in accordance with DC systems and best practices.

• Draft, QC and distribute necessary 2D and 3D deliverables, RFI’s and submittals in collaboration with project teams and in accordance with DC systems, best practices, and DC management review.

• Periodically provide on-site coordination and DC services such as total station, 3D scanning or other surveying or dimensioning tools to advance coordination efforts and gather on-site dimensions or layout for build-teams.

• Use Revit, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, F360, Civil 3D, Recap Pro, AutoCAD, VS Code, ACC and B360 Platforms, and other BIM applications in accordance with DC systems and standards to meet expectations of DC Management on schedule, efficiency and quality-controlled implementation

R&D

• Develop and implement R&D objectives through collaboration and technical execution while maintaining overall vision and value to organization’s core mission.

Administrative

• Maintain accurate projections, time coding, and other administrative DC systems for yourself and team members.

TRAVEL: Travel may occasionally be required to visit Dowbuilt projects and teams.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• 3-5 years’ experience in residential design and/or construction

• 3-5 years of experience delegating tasks to a team

• 3-5 years of Revit use in a professional setting

• 3-5 years of Rhino experience

• 2+ year experience with Grasshopper, Dynamo or Python scripting languages and processes

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Microsoft Office Suite

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful as a Dowbuilt DC-PE you’ll need:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.

• Excellent communication, team-building skills, and detailed follow-through

• Adaptability to changing circumstances.

• Motivated, dependable, and trustworthy

• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills

• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational skills to manage large amounts of information.

• Ability to delegate tasks and efficiently manage project teams.

• Ability to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations.

• Ability to be an active listener, ask for help, and suggest solutions.

• Strive to continually learn and develop new skills and capabilities.

• Demonstrate mentorship, guidance and leadership with multiple reports and positive feedback.

• Demonstrate dependability by arriving on time every day ready to work through the end of the day.

• Demonstrate discretion and treat all proprietary company information as strictly confidential outside (and in some cases inside) the company.

• Review and develop this document annually, or as needed.

• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen

• US Work Authorization

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture

• Knowledge of Revit for MEP modeling

• Faro 3D Scanning, Faro As-built Software, and point-cloud handling knowledge

• Smartsheet proficiency

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1st of the month following DOH

• 35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution

• 8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period

• Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max 192 hours/24 days annually

• Mentorship and career development opportunities

• Annual discretionary bonus

The base pay range for this position is $85,000 - $118,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

New hires typically start below the midpoint of the range, with the opportunity for growth and advancement over time.

WHO WE ARE

Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development, and as a leader with Dowbuilt, you play a big part in ensuring that your team has equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge and grow professionally.

Effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. This means expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out how you can take your own career to the next level and inspire the next generation of talent with Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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