Construction Data Technician
Why this role exists
This role aims to improve clarity, accuracy, and predictability in construction projects through BIM data and advanced visualization techniques. It ensures that schedules and construction progress are coordinated and actionable for project teams. By translating field progress information into progress data and visual data, this role helps teams make quicker decisions, identify potential risks, and deliver high-quality results.
We are seeking detail-oriented professionals to support construction project teams by reviewing site images, drawings, and digital models and converting visual information into structured data. This role focuses on progress updates, object tagging, and status validation, and similar within drawings and 3D models to support accurate reporting, data mining and decision-making.
This is a visual-first data role—ideal for candidates who are comfortable interpreting construction information via drawing, images and models.
Key Responsibilities
Progress Tracking & Updates
- Review site photos, drone imagery, and walkthrough videos to:
- Identify completed, in-progress, and not-started work
- Update activity or element-level progress percentages
- Compare visual evidence against schedules, scopes, or model elements
- Flag discrepancies between planned vs. actual progress
Drawing & Model-Based Data Entry
- Tag construction elements (walls, slabs, MEP components, finishes, etc.) in:
- 2D drawings
- 3D/BIM models
- Associate objects with:
- Status (not started / in progress / complete)
- Dates, quantities, or notes
- Validate object naming, categorization, and alignment with standards
Quantity & Status Validation & Data Mining
- Identify objects and tag them based on their categories in drawings or images or models for a large set of data
- Perform basic quantity takeoffs from drawings or models like counts
- Cross-check installed quantities using photos or model views
Data Quality & Reporting
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of entered data
- Maintain structured logs and metadata for traceability
- Prepare summary inputs for dashboards or reports (no report writing required)
What you should bring
Core Skills
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to interpret:
- Construction drawings (architectural, structural, MEP)
- Visual construction progress from photos/videos
- Comfortable working with consistency, discipline, accuracy-driven tasks with dedication
Technical Skills (any combination)
- Familiarity with:
- PDF drawing viewers and markup tools
- Spreadsheet-based data entry
- Model viewers (BIM viewers, coordination tools, or web-based viewers)
- Ability to learn new platforms and tagging workflows quickly
What will make your application stand out
Domain Knowledge (Preferred, Not Mandatory)
- Basic understanding of construction sequencing
- Familiarity with common construction elements and terminology
- Exposure to BIM or digital construction workflows is a plus
Experience Level
- Entry-level to mid-level
- Suitable for:
- Construction diploma holders
- Architecture / engineering diploma holders
- Data entry professionals trained in construction drawings
- Remote/offshore project support teams
About Virtual Builder Group
The Virtual Builder Group works as an integrated partner with general contractors and subcontractors across the full construction lifecycle. The team supports bidding, preconstruction, execution, and closeout using well-defined technology workflows.
The group aims to make construction processes more efficient and predictable by consistently using data and digital tools. The focus is on improving coordination, reducing rework, and strengthening decision-making at every stage. Looking ahead, the team is committed to advancing automation and predictive analysis by using historical data. This mindset helps project teams move from reactive problem-solving to proactive planning, resulting in better project outcomes.
About vConstruct
We are a team of enthusiastic construction engineering and technology experts who are passionate about increasing the predictability of building better products by applying smarter processes while striving for faster delivery. We provide services and solutions to the Construction Industry in the area of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Project Controls Management, Accounting and Software Development. On any given day, we make an impact on several large-scale construction projects across the globe through our services and solutions.
Since we started in 2013, we are at a continuous lookout for talent driven by the vision to transform the construction industry by the use of technology.
We are a subsidiary of DPR Construction, a USA based technical builder that specializes in highly complex projects in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Advance Technology, Higher Education and Commercial buildings.
