Intern Project Designer - Volumetric Building Companies

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is building the future of housing. As an innovative, vertically integrated volumetric modular company, we leverage new technology while embracing tried and true practices to deliver an end-to-end solution to our clients. From ideation to design and engineering, manufacturing and construction, VBC delivers the highest quality product in the most efficient way possible creating immense value for our clients while innovating new techniques and processes that benefit the entire construction industry.

VBC is comprised of three divisions, VBC | Studio, VBC | Manufacturing, and VBC | Construction that all work together to support and realize the vision of each of our clients. As one of the only vertically integrated volumetric modular construction companies, we are able to facilitate an entire project versus the number of time intensive handoffs that typically happen within a construction project. These efficiencies allow projects to be completed more quickly allowing for faster ROI and, ultimately, more value for our client.

The sky is the limit for the future of VBC. We want innovative and driven people who will embrace our shared purpose and goals as we build the future of housing together.

The responsibilities of the title as noted above are as shown below. These are general descriptions that may or may not apply to specific team members who possess these titles. These are made generally available to the VBC | Studio organization as a whole in order to clearly delineate areas of growth or improvement for those aiming to gain additional experience and increased responsibility.

• Assist in implementing design direction for drawings and sketches as assigned by senior team members

• Learn Revit and BIM360 file management protocols and procedures to confirm with office standards

• Generate and maintain team meeting agendas and meeting minutes for general circulation

• Aid in update of BIM manuals, procedures, and Revit template updates at direction of Design Technology Manager, Director of Design Operations or other senior team members

• Assist with marketing endeavors, competition applications, and other presentation documentation under the direction of senior team members

• Assist with custom product specification, selections, sourcing, and specification generation under supervision of senior team members

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of standard office documents and templates under supervision of senior team members

• Perform BIM360 folder maintenance as directed by senior team members

• Assist Office Manager in implementation of office organization and maintenance if needed

• Lead and/or assist with small or intracompany design endeavors under the supervision of senior team members

• Support strategies that will help meet the needs of and improve the level of service to internal and external Customers 

• Degree candidate preferred

• Engineering, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Construction background preferred

• AutoCAD, Revit proficiency required

• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency preferred

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required

• Must have a positive attitude and be able to function as part of a team

• Must have good oral and written communication skills

• Must be a problem-solver and appreciate a fast-paced work environment

• Reports to Senior Design Associate or other Senior Team Member

• Works closely with VBC | Studio Senior Team Members where needed on special assignments

• Works closely with VBC | Studio Project Architects on project specific items

• Works closely with Design Technology Manager and/or Assistant on template upgrades or additions where needed