VDC Manager (Plumbing Discipline)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic VDC Manager to lead our virtual design and coordination efforts across a portfolio of large-scale commercial healthcare and data center projects, totaling over $600M in active backlog. This role will oversee a team of 15 detailers and coordinators, ensuring seamless integration of design, fabrication, and field operations through cutting-edge BIM/VDC processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 15 VDC professionals including BIM detailers and trade coordinators.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
- Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture.
- Oversee VDC deliverables from preconstruction through closeout across multiple concurrent projects.
- Ensure models are constructible, coordinated, and aligned with project schedules and budgets.
- Lead clash detection, coordination meetings, and model-based constructability reviews.
- Interface with project managers, superintendents, design teams, and trade partners to drive coordination and resolve conflicts.
- Represent VDC in client meetings and presentations, articulating value and strategy.
- Champion the use of BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Trimble, etc.) and workflows to improve project outcomes.
- Develop and implement VDC standards, templates, and best practices.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance productivity and accuracy.
- Ensure all VDC outputs meet company standards and client expectations.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare and data center-specific design and construction requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in BIM/VDC within commercial construction, with a strong focus on healthcare and/or data centers.
- Proven leadership experience managing VDC teams on large-scale projects.
- Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and coordination platforms (e.g., BIM 360, Procore).
- Strong understanding of MEP systems, fabrication workflows, and construction sequencing.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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