Ferguson
value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets
VDCSpecialist-Plumbing
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“VDC Specialist - Plumbing at Ferguson. Skills: Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Plumbing Piping, 3D data implementation, pipe routing optimization, clash detection. Captures, prepares, validates, and implements 3D data for customer/project needs within company’s growth objectives. Confers with onsite project/customer engineers, architects, or owners on changes & adjustments to project needs through conception & completion of virtual design project”
What You'll Achieve.
Captures, prepares, validates, and implements 3D data for customer/project needs within company’s growth objectives
Industry & Context.
Makes autonomous decisions of pipe routing to optimize field labor; Has independent decision authority on of pipe routing to avoid clashes; Applies critical thinking in reviewing design data in various formats for accuracy and constructability changes
Candidates based in the general Raleigh, Riviera Beach, or Newport News markets, we offer a hybrid schedule with time in the office for in person meetings, training, and/or collaboration., Hybrid candidates are expected in the office 3 days per week., Remote/Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connection, Future in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to change, Remote candidates should be aware that our main offices are in the Eastern and Central time zones. This may require scheduling flexibility for onboarding, training, and team meetings.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of trade experience (i. e. , Plumbing, General Contractor, journeyman, apprenticeship, etc. ), Knowledge of Construction (both pre & post) practices for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping Systems, Solid Understanding of Building Codes for Mechanical and Plumbing/Piping Systems, Ability to digest critical building & blueprint specification data to make sound & independent decisions for pre-construction virtual design team, high speed internet connection
Nice to Have
degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on mechanical construction, experience in computer aided software such as Revit, Glue, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc. and Microsoft Office
What You'll Do.
and implements 3D data for customer/project needs within company’s growth objectives
Confers with onsite project/customer engineers
or owners on changes & adjustments to project needs through conception & completion of virtual design project
Receives pre-construction specification data from customer & implements the 3D project design in partnership with project Construction Engineers
or General Contractors within building construction
Analyze specifications or sample layouts to implement customer design initiatives or projects
Makes autonomous decisions of pipe routing to optimize field labor
based on trade experience and degree
inside of virtual construction meetings
Has independent decision authority on of pipe routing to avoid clashes
based on trade experience and degree certifications
inside of virtual construction meetings
Performs recurring and ad hoc audits and analysis for errors and gaps within 3D data
Ensure the work supports the needs from clients and collaborators
Communicates internally
& with clients to provide 360 feedback for business process changes
Applies critical thinking in reviewing design data in various formats for accuracy and constructability changes
Understands internal and external needs and expectations for information and deliverables
Provides direction and mentorship to less experienced team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Confers with onsite project/customer engineers, architects, or owners; implements the 3D project design in partnership with project Construction Engineers, Architects, or General Contractors; Communicates internally, with outside vendors, & with clients; Provides direction and mentorship to less experienced team members
Communication Scope
Communicates internally, with outside vendors, & with clients to provide 360 feedback for business process changes
Full Job Description
**Job Posting:** Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Are you an experienced **Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Specialist **with a specialization in **Plumbing Piping.** If so, Ferguson may just be the place for you! Our people are our biggest asset and share a common passion for customer service, which has helped build us into the industry leader we are today. **Location:** Ideally, this is a Hybrid role based out of Newport News, VA HQ. Hybrid Schedule is 3 days in Office (usually T, W, Th) and 2 days Remote (usually M, F). We will consider Remote for the right person who is not located in the Newport News, VA area. **Responsibilities:** * Captures, prepares, validates, and implements 3D data for customer/project needs within company’s growth objectives * Confers with onsite project/customer engineers, architects, or owners on changes & adjustments to project needs through conception & completion of virtual design project * Receives pre-construction specification data from customer & implements the 3D project design in partnership with project Construction Engineers, Architects, or General Contractors within building construction * Analyze specifications or sample layouts to implement customer design initiatives or projects. * Makes autonomous decisions of pipe routing to optimize field labor, based on trade experience and degree, Certifications, knowledge, inside of virtual construction meetings * Has independent decision authority on of pipe routing to avoid clashes, based on trade expe
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