VDC Coordinator

Job description

At RK, our VDC Coordinators play a key role in keeping projects running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between design and construction—organizing models, facilitating trade coordination, and ensuring information flows seamlessly across teams. You’ll work closely with Specialists and Project Leads, learning the technical side while also developing project management and communication skills. This is an ideal opportunity for someone detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow in the fast-paced world of virtual design and construction. With RK’s innovative tools, supportive culture, and wide range of projects, you’ll gain hands-on experience and clear career pathways to take your VDC expertise to the next level. RK Overview RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life. Position Summary Use technology to generate designs for complex projects; these technologies may include AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, 3D imaging, etc. Drafting and coordinating all aspects of project specifications and demands. Clean up project files and create templates per standards. Draw file maintenance and prepare files or backgrounds for the designer/drafters. Role Responsibilities Use software to create detailed 3D designs. Cre ate batches/packets to be spooled for fabrication. Complete tasks that facilitate learning the basics of HVAC, plumbing , and piping and the associated software. Draw file maintenance and prepare files or backgrounds for the designer/drafters to begin projects. Complete red line drawings, plotting drawings, and drafting tasks as needed to assist others. Manipulate and number ductwork and prepari ng files for download to the plasma cutter. Annotate drawings, place elevations, dimensions, and plotting to PDF format. Place 3D hangers on piping and ductwork systems. Coordinate with other trades as well as other members of the staff. Take charge of meetings and lead coordination efforts. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications College/Unive rsity graduate preferred with 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience. Firm understanding of Auto CAD, Revit, Navisworks and a 3-D drawing environments . DC/BIM experience directly related to the desired field preferred. Must have increased latitude when it comes to project recommendations and resolving problems and are expected to be aware of the problems in order to write RFI’s and correct problems as needed. Able to make decisions based on designs. Ability to collaborate with others to solve problems. Strong communication skills. What Sets RK Industries Apart Safety : Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental Awards : Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition Benefits : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards Philanthropy : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation Development : Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.