Senior VDC Coordinator (Mission-Critical / Data Center Focus)
Abbott ConstructionPoughkeepsie, New York
Full-time
Salary
$110k–$150k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Abbott Construction
Salary
$110k–$150k/ annually
Free account to apply · application completed on Abbott Construction
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Senior VDC Coordinator (Mission-Critical / Data Center Focus)
Department: Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
Job Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Reports to: VDC Department Manager
Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Senior VDC
Coordinator in Poughkeepsie NY. The Senior VDC Coordinator plays a critical role
in implementing VDC processes throughout design and construction, with a strong
emphasis on MEP/FP systems coordination in complex, high-density, and
mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for leading coordination
efforts, driving issue resolution, and ensuring high-quality BIM deliverables
that support construction execution. The ideal candidate is proactive,
detail-oriented, and capable of managing coordination workflows across multiple
stakeholders, including field operations, design teams, and trade partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead and manage MEP/FP BIM coordination workflows from preconstruction
through construction.
* Facilitate and drive coordination with field superintendents, design teams,
subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
* Perform and oversee clash detection and resolution using Navisworks and
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
* Develop, manage, and maintain coordinated BIM models and composite drawings
based on evolving design and construction inputs.
* Lead coordination meetings, track action items, and ensure timely issue
resolution and accountability.
* Conduct site walkthroughs to validate field conditions and ensure alignment
with coordinated models.
* Manage and track coordination issues within ACC, ensuring proper
documentation and closure.
* Enforce VDC QA/QC standards and manage coordination sign-off processes.
* Support implementation of VDC standards, workflows, and continuous
improvement initiatives.
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to overall team development.
MISSION-CRITICAL / DATA CENTER EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED)
* EXPERIENCE WORKING ON DATA CENTER OR MISSION-CRITICAL PROJECTS WITH COMPLEX
MEP INFRASTRUCTURE.
* STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF:
* HIGH-DENSITY MEP SYSTEMS (POWER, COOLING, CONTAINMENT)
* REDUNDANCY STRATEGIES (N, N+1, 2N SYSTEMS)
* RAISED FLOOR AND/OR OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION COORDINATION
* EXPERIENCE COORDINATING SPECIALTY SYSTEMS AND VENDORS, INCLUDING UPS,
SWITCHGEAR, BUSWAYS, CRAC UNITS, AND CONTROLS.
* FAMILIARITY WITH TIGHT TOLERANCE COORDINATION, PREFABRICATION STRATEGIES, AND
INSTALLATION SEQUENCING IN CONSTRAINED ENVIRONMENTS.
* EXPOSURE TO COMMISSIONING, TURNOVER, AND AS-BUILT MODEL REQUIREMENTS FOR
MISSION-CRITICAL FACILITIES.
QUALIFICATIONS
* 7-10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A VDC/BIM COORDINATION ROLE (GC, SUBCONTRACTOR,
OR DESIGN FIRM).
* STRONG WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF REVIT, NAVISWORKS, AND AUTOCAD.
* PROFICIENCY WITH AUTODESK CONSTRUCTION CLOUD (ACC); EXPERIENCE WITH RECAP AND
POINT CLOUD WORKFLOWS PREFERRED.
* STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF MEP SYSTEMS, CONSTRUCTABILITY, AND CONSTRUCTION
SEQUENCING.
* DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO LEAD COORDINATION EFFORTS AND DRIVE ISSUE RESOLUTION.
* EXPERIENCE WITH COMPLEX OR LARGE-SCALE PROJECTS; MISSION-CRITICAL EXPERIENCE
STRONGLY PREFERRED.
* ABILITY TO MANAGE MULTIPLE PRIORITIES IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT.
* STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ABILITY TO COLLABORATE ACROSS DISCIPLINES.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000
Commensurate with experience, particularly in complex MEP coordination and
mission-critical/data center projects.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:
Eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
BENEFITS:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to
applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance]
[Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending
Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with
employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance]
[Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident
Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family
Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks
for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid
Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft
Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate
as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this
information at any time, subject to applicable law.
EEO STATEMENT:
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone
Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan
Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott
Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices
throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of
construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability
review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building
construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more
about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their
vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected
characteristic