Absher Construction

VDC Engineer

Central WA (Greater Wenatchee Area); Wenatchee, WA

About the role

As a VDC Engineer with Absher Construction, you'll leverage Virtual Design and Construction methodologies to enhance project planning and coordination across the company's portfolio. Your responsibilities include developing and managing construction models, leading trade coordination meetings using model-based workflows, performing clash detection, and supporting preconstruction planning. You'll work throughout the project lifecycle bridging design intent with field execution, ensuring models reflect accurate sequencing and real-world conditions while maintaining detailed coordination documentation. This role suits problem-solvers who excel at collaborating with both technical and construction teams. You'll need a background in architecture, engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience, plus proficiency with Autodesk software like Revit, Navisworks, or AutoCAD. Strong spatial reasoning, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects are essential. A solid understanding of how structural, architectural, and MEP trades coordinate will help you identify and resolve issues before they reach the field. Absher, an 85-year-old, employee-owned firm based in Greater Wenatchee, offers competitive benefits including fully covered medical premiums, generous PTO, 401(k), and ESOP retirement plans. The position pays $80,000–$100,000 annually and requires successful background check and drug screening clearance.

Full job description

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Celebrating 85 Years of Building With Purpose

At Absher Construction, we’re proud to celebrate over 85 years as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and we invest in them like it! From fully paid medical premiums for employees, to a generous PTO policy, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits, we offer a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project.

As a VDC Engineer, you’ll support Absher’s project teams by applying Virtual Design & Construction practices to improve planning, coordination, and project delivery. You’ll work closely with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and trade partners to develop and manage construction models, facilitate trade coordination, and help resolve issues before they impact the field.

This role plays an important part in bridging design intent and field execution by using model-based workflows to support coordination, sequencing, and constructability across projects.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and manage construction models to support coordination, constructability review, and project planning
  • Lead and facilitate trade coordination meetings using model-based workflows
  • Perform clash detection and track resolution of coordination issues across disciplines
  • Work with project teams to ensure models reflect construction sequencing and field conditions
  • Support preconstruction planning, scope clarification, and operations strategy through modeling tools
  • Assist with 4D visual scheduling and model-based planning when applicable
  • Provide VDC support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Maintain and organize project coordination models and documentation
  • Continuously improve VDC processes and workflows through ongoing learning and collaboration

Why You’ll Be Successful

You’re a strong problem solver who enjoys working with both technology and construction teams. You communicate clearly, think spatially, and take pride in helping project teams identify and resolve coordination challenges before they impact the field.

What You Bring

  • Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience using Autodesk software such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D
  • Understanding of construction systems and coordination between structural, architectural, and MEPF trades
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary project teams
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and coordination workflows simultaneously
  • Interest in advancing VDC tools, workflows, and construction technology

Note: Absher is a Federal Contractor. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Salary offers are typically made between the entry and midpoint of the range and are based on factors such as experience, education, and internal equity.

Pay Transparency
$80,000—$100,000 USD

Background Check & Pre-Employment Screening

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and references. For positions with access to company financial accounts or credit card programs, a credit history check may also be conducted.

All screening is conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state and local laws. Candidates will be asked to provide written consent prior to any screening. If results include information that may affect a hiring decision, candidates will have the opportunity to review and respond to the findings before a final decision is made.

Absher Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Background check results are evaluated in context and do not automatically disqualify applicants.

Absher’s Commitment: Our Pledge to EEOC

At Absher, we are committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences and we believe our work is stronger because of them. No employee or applicant will face discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from staffing agencies at this time. Absher employees are not authorized to bind the company to any third-party recruitment agreements.

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