<p>About JR Merit:</p> <p>JR Merit, Inc. was founded in 1997 on the belief that "merit"-the quality of being good and worthy-was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.</p> <p>We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients' construction challenges, we want to get to know you.</p> <p>Overview:</p> <p>We're building something from the ground up-and we're looking for a VDC Manager to lead it.</p> <p>This isn't a plug-and-play BIM role. You'll design, build, and scale our VDC function, owning the digital construction pipeline from estimating through fabrication and installation. You'll connect systems, workflows, and teams into one integrated process-eliminating duplication and driving efficiency across the project lifecycle.</p> <p>If you're equally comfortable in Revit, on a jobsite, and in a strategy conversation-this role is built for you.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>Build & Lead the VDC Function</p> <ul> <li>Develop the company's VDC standards, workflows, and digital construction strategy </li><li>Create systems that align estimating, coordination, fabrication, and field execution </li><li>Define success metrics tied to efficiency, quality, and reduced rework </li></ul> <p>Integrate Estimating & Modeling</p> <ul> <li>Build and refine the ESTmep-to-Revit workflow to eliminate rework between estimating and modeling </li><li>Partner closely with estimators on live pursuits to improve accuracy and speed </li><li>Ensure estimating data flows through the full project lifecycle </li></ul> <p>Own BIM Standards & Digital Infrastructure</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain Revit templates, shared parameters, and content libraries </li><li>Establish model standards, naming conventions, and data consistency across projects </li><li>Ensure systems (ESTmep, Revit, Navisworks, ACC, Stratus) operate as a connected pipeline </li></ul> <p>Drive Coordination & Model Quality</p> <ul> <li>Lead coordination efforts and manage internal/external detailing partners </li><li>Perform clash detection and constructability reviews </li><li>Partner with field teams to ensure install-ready, fabrication-ready models </li></ul> <p>Support Fabrication & Field Execution</p> <ul> <li>Own Stratus platform administration and fabrication workflows </li><li>Develop reporting for production tracking and shop capacity </li><li>Support layout, installation, and field adoption of model-based workflows </li></ul> <p>Cross-Functional Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with project managers, field leadership, and fabrication teams </li><li>Provide training and guidance on BIM tools and processes </li><li>Identify prefabrication opportunities and coordination risks early </li></ul> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of VDC/BIM coordination or model management experience in mechanical, industrial, or construction environments </li><li>Strong proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, and BIM coordination tools </li><li>Experience integrating estimating, modeling, and fabrication workflows (ESTmep/Stratus preferred) </li><li>Deep understanding of construction sequencing, field installation, and fabrication processes </li><li>Proven ability to build systems, not just operate within them </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>This role is based out of our corporate office in Vancouver, WA. Occasional travel to jobsites may be required. </li><li>This role requires the ability to utilize, maintain, and wear all PPE as required by JR Merit, the client, and any other applicable regulatory agency or management directive. </li><li>At times, work may be performed at a jobsite where additional training, certifications, or clearances may be needed to comply with jobsite requirements. </li><li>Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record. </li><li>The employee may be required to stand, walk, stoop, lift, carry, pull, climb, sit, or bend over for certain periods of time or for different job functions. </li><li>Employees in this position must be able to climb ladders and stairs to access platforms and scaffolds, as well as walk around indoor and outdoor jobsites with distances up to one (1) mile on uneven, paved, gravel, dirt, or sandy surfaces. </li><li>The employee must be able to lift, carry, and move up to fifty (50) pounds as needed. </li></ul> <p>Compensation Range:</p> <ul> <li>$120,000 - $150,000 annually </li></ul> <p>Based on experience, technical depth, tool fluency, and demonstrated ability to build standards/workflows.</p> <p>Benefits We Offer:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary based on experience </li><li>Discretionary merit bonus </li><li>Medical/dental/vision insurance for employees + dependents </li><li>Tiered paid time off (PTO) plan and paid holidays (including one floating holiday) </li><li>401(k) & Match </li><li>Career Development Map/Growth Opportunities </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Long Term Disability Coverage </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:</p> <p>JR Merit, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.</p> <p>JR Merit, Inc provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to recruiting@jrmerit.com</p> <p>Work Authorization:</p> <p>JR Merit, Inc. is a federal contractor which participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.</p> <p>Notice to Staffing Agencies and Recruiters: JR Merit does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications. Agencies and third-party recruiters are asked not to contact JR Merit employees to present candidates unless a prior signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be considered property of JR Merit.</p> <p>Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at</p> <p>Phone: 360-693-7474</p> <p>Email: recruiting@jrmerit.com</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.</p> <p>If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese</p> <p>If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English</p> <p>View Company Information</p> <p>To see other positions, click here.</p>