POSITION DESCRIPTION: VDC MANAGER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

VDC Managers support project teams and corporate departments in the implementation and use of Virtual Design and Construction tools and processes.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement VDC strategy throughout the project life cycle from design and construction to facilities management
• Provide leadership and guidance for BIM implementation
• Manage and implement VDC project setup process

• Lead VDC implementation opportunities in the Marketing, Pursuit, Pre-construction, and Construction phases of a Project
• Lead BIM meetings and design or MEP coordination sessions
• Interact regularly with jobsites and maintain an understanding of project VDC implementations
• Establish, document, and maintain 3D model coordinates
• Create 2D and 3D site logistics phasing plans
• Federate 3D content modeled by others, and model any content not provided.
• Laser scan point cloud integrations with Building Information Models
• Create, or assist project staff, in creating and maintaining 4D schedules and simulations
• Assumes responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; applies them to assigned projects.
• Reads and comprehends construction documents and applies them to VDC processes.
• Provides models and documents necessary to complete scope determined by VDC leadership and project teams.
• Incorporates design updates into project models.
• Analyzes models, looking for errors and omissions, and makes corrections as necessary.
• Assist project personnel in the implementation of the VDC goals on their projects through training and support

• Track and report on VDC metrics for each project
• Facilitate ongoing collaboration among VDC personnel including the sharing of best practices and lessons learned
• Actively participate in and lead ongoing strategic initiatives related to VDC and innovation
• Participate in speaking opportunities within the industry and focus groups

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the building industry
• 10 years’ experience working a BIM or VDC-related role, preferably in the construction industry; for this particular role, datacenter and/or advanced manufacturing experience preferred
• Design experience a plus
• Expert level Software knowledge in one or more of the following: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, Solibri
• Experience with Trimble ProjectSight and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Familiarity with other BIM tools such as Trimble Sketchup, Civil 3D, 3D Max, Recap Pro, Tekla Structures, Autodesk Point Layout and related tools are also encouraged.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel specifically)
• Experience in BIM process and software training preferred
• Experience in MEP Coordination strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Willingness to work on active construction project sites
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance
• Ability to travel