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VDC Engineer II

Gilbane Building Company

Columbus, OHFull-time$73–90K/yrSeen todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$73–90K/yr
Location
Columbus, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Gilbane Building Company seeks a VDC Engineer II to perform constructability and coordination tasks using technology and processes. The role works in the office and on job sites as project needs determine. The engineer supports project deliverables under supervision, collaborates with project teams, and uses design software and reality-capture technology to coordinate building models and resolve project challenges.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem Solving, requiredTime Management, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredBIM Design Software, requiredNavisworks, requiredRevit, requiredAutoCAD, requiredAdobe Illustrator, requiredInDesign, requiredConstruction Documentation, requiredConstruction Systems, requiredDesign Concepts, requiredIntegrated Building Systems, requiredLeadership, requiredCommunication, requiredOrganization, requiredTeamwork, requiredBaseline VDC Standards, requiredEnterprise VDC Standards, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering, BIM or Related Field or Equivalent Experience, required1+ Years VDC Coordination Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a VDC Engineer II to perform constructability and coordination tasks on a project by using technology and processes. This role will sit in the office and on job sites as determined by project needs.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources for those that are early in their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, VDC Engineer II’s work under the direction of experienced VDC Engineers on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

  • Completes the quality checks and execution of day-to-day VDC project deliverables and processes

  • Communicates with internal and external project teams; facilitates meetings to resolve project issues, review schedules, or other project documentation

  • Assigns responsible party(s) for issue resolution; verifies and documents with meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, and updated models

  • Utilizes 3D design software to identify, communicate, and resolve project challenges

  • Utilizes Reality Capture technology, such as laser scanning and drones, to support project deliverables

  • Combines all building discipline models into coordination model

  • Reviews the coordination model for constructability issues utilizing the software’s clash detection capabilities

  • Participates in Business Unit (BU) office and department activities including the orientation program, training sessions, and peer group meetings

  • Supports 1-3 VDC deliverables under supervision

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM) or related field

  • 1-3 years of VDC Coordination experience

  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Strong time-management and analytical skills

  • Strong knowledge and proficiency with BIM design software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, In-design)

  • Basic understanding of construction documentation

  • Knowledge of construction systems

  • Receptive and inquisitive about design concepts and integrated building components and systems

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment

  • Knowledge of Baseline and Enterprise VDC standards

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Ohio this ranges from $73,000-$90,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,274 open Construction jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–90K/yr
  • Ohio median$95–155K/yr29 salary ranges
  • US median$88–144K/yr609 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $82K, is 35% below the Ohio median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Construction salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 115 open Construction jobs in Ohio and 2,274 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Construction postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,651 postings).
Education
634 of the 2,274 open Construction jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Construction jobs

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