BIM/VDC Regional Manager

About the Role

This position is responsible for the region’s BIM/VDC needs and requirements, including scheduling coordination efforts and production of shop drawings with all trades and the Director of BIM, prioritizing resources, and meeting deadlines. The role requires hands-on technical ability with company BIM/VDC programs and proficiency with building construction and job coordination between trades. Produce as-built drawings as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of VDC Superintendents, BIM/VDC Team Leads, Coordinators, Detailers, and Trainees performing BIM services for mechanical and plumbing systems across multiple projects.
• Provide overall direction of BIM/VDC activities, including implementation, integration, development, maintenance, training, design interface, quality control, and identification of potential risks or liabilities.
• Direct regional office employees to follow established standard operating procedures and processes.
• Actively perform duties as a BIM/VDC Coordinator as needed to support company workload and operational needs.
• Manage and hire BIM/VDC staff as required to meet workload demands and regional support requirements.
• Coordinate with the Director of BIM to ensure the Revit database is set up timely and projects’ BIM schedules are met.
• Procure and manage outsourced BIM/VDC services and subcontractors when required in collaboration with the Director of BIM.
• Review BIM files daily to ensure productivity, efficiency, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the BIM/VDC Superintendent to identify and resolve constructability issues through modeling and coordination.
• Mentor and develop less experienced coordinators in BIM standards, coordination practices, trade-specific construction knowledge, and BIM software usage.
• Attend and/or facilitate path to success, turnover, close-out, and coordination meetings to support BIM/VDC, Prefabrication, and CAM needs.
• Lead BIM kickoff meetings on applicable projects to ensure team and process success.
• Work with Project Managers to identify and budget coordination and design-related costs for RFIs and change order proposals.
• Review and approve coordination-related RFIs prior to submission.
• Collaborate with general contractors and subcontractors to develop coordination processes, schedules, and meeting structures.
• Maintain monthly project cost data, percent complete tracking, and projected final coordination costs.
• Populate and maintain project information within the timesheet management system.
• Record, review, approve, and maintain weekly staff time entries, PTO, and related departmental records.
• Review and approve department-related invoices for the region.
• Review bill of material reports generated from approved drawings and coordinate with trade supervision for accuracy of material orders.
• Collaborate with Director of BIM, developers, and IT on software updates, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Troubleshoot BIM software issues and coordinate resolutions with internal IT and external help desk vendors.
• Resolve immediate project issues as they arise to minimize schedule or cost impacts.
• Schedule work and track progress to meet project deadlines and clearly communicate plans to team members.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, with awareness of cross-departmental impacts.
• Support, collaborate with, and communicate effectively with all company employees while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Always promote and represent the company positively.
• Manage the regional coordination and layout drawing process using ACC, Revit MEP, Trimble, Navisworks, and other applicable software.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, software, and hardware supporting BIM/VDC, Prefabrication, and CAM operations, including participation in trade shows or professional organizations as appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring BIM/VDC systems and software licenses are optimized and sufficient to meet company needs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining annual departmental budgets for BIM/VDC operations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records for all active projects and as-built files for completed projects, coordinating file storage with the Project Management team and in-house IT.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten (10) years overall work experience with experience working in the Commercial Construction Industry.
• Experience scheduling shop drawings, coordinating with all departments, prioritizing resources, and meeting deadlines.
• Hands-on technical ability with BIM and CAD programs (ideally Revit and Bluebeam).
• Proficiency with software tools including AutoCAD, Navisworks, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related 3D detailing software tools.
• Proficiency with building construction and job coordination between trades.
• Experience producing as-built drawings as required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment.
• Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• Accrued vacation and sick time.
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in the company’s success.
• 401(k) plan with company match and post-tax Roth IRA options.
• NCCER-certified in-house and online training for continuous development.

B&I Contractors, Inc. is a drug-free workplace committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.