Job Title: VDC Manager

Job Description

The Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Manager leads Building Information Modeling (BIM) administration and coordination for assigned construction projects, with a focus on delivering complex 3D models, technical documentation, and model-based solutions. This role provides advanced BIM technical support to internal teams, drives 3D coordination efforts, and implements project-specific VDC strategies that align with overall project objectives. The VDC Manager oversees VDC processes, supports field and self-perform operations, and ensures that BIM standards, deliverables, and schedules are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Manage VDC processes and activities to support assigned projects from planning through execution.
• Provide models and documents necessary to complete the agreed project scope in collaboration with VDC/BIM leadership and project teams.
• Create and maintain clear and accurate project documentation, including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, submittals, and product data, and incorporate all relevant information into the BIM process.
• Support operations with the Request for Information (RFI) process for BIM-related items, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Manage and maintain a productive and efficient BIM process, continuously improving workflows and standards.
• Collaborate with VDC leadership and self-perform VDC teams to ensure general VDC services, deliverables, and schedules are maintained to meet project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, and project teams to support coordinated project delivery.
• Read and interpret owner requirements, BIM execution plans, and front-end scopes of work, ensuring minimum project requirements are met.
• Develop composite models by assembling 3D content provided by designers and trade contractors, and create additional models for content not provided.
• Lead the VDC processes and enforce VDC standards across multiple projects.
• Manage project change processes and incorporate changes into all project models, tracking and communicating schedule and budget impacts to operations teams in a timely manner.
• Provide BIM technical support to internal project teams, troubleshooting issues and advising on best practices.
• Participate in the development of project-specific BIM execution plans and VDC budgets.
• Implement best practices and standardized processes for BIM and VDC across assigned projects.
• Lead design and project teams through the full VDC process on multiple large and complex projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams by providing model-based support and solutions that enhance project planning and execution.
• Implement and lead project-specific VDC strategies to meet overall project objectives and goals.
• Implement BIM and field layout processes on projects, with a particular focus on self-perform VDC activities where applicable.
• Identify BIM and self-perform scopes of work and support BIM/VDC self-perform processes as needed.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to others, as required, including mentoring and guiding team members.
• Assume responsibility for day-to-day financial management of assigned scope by understanding the budget process, accurately forecasting, and limiting month-to-month fluctuations.
• Maintain fiscal records and follow established procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Understand the broader business plan and manage financial goals for VDC-related activities.
• Proactively monitor and interpret ongoing financial performance and respond appropriately to variances.
• Make operational decisions with an understanding of broader financial goals and constraints.
• Foster a strong sense of teamwork in the work environment, using communication and conflict resolution skills to support collaboration.
• Communicate and explain goals clearly, encouraging and motivating team performance and productivity in alignment with leadership direction.
• Review owner requirements, budgets, schedules, and work assignments to assist leadership with effective resource management.
• Provide on-the-job guidance and share subject matter expertise to support team member learning and development.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to obtain information and solve problems in support of team and project goals.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, maintaining composure under pressure and modeling positive approaches to change.
• Support organizational and departmental change initiatives related to VDC, BIM, and