Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction

About the role

The Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction provides strategic and operational leadership for all virtual construction and construction technology initiatives supporting mechanical and plumbing operations. This role oversees discipline leads, designers, detailers, Trimble layout and scan units, and the firm’s VC technology and data ecosystem, ensuring alignment between design, fabrication, field execution, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage virtual construction VC manager, VC Liaison, and VC Tech Leads down to the discipline leads, designers, detailers, coordinators, and technology specialists through their appropriate managers or leads
• Establish staffing plans, role definitions, and performance metrics
• Foster collaboration between VC, project management, fabrication shops, and field leadership
• Assist in yearly budgeting and driving the team to meet or exceed this budget
• Understand the proper chain of command
• Drive continuous improvement of the VC group using the 4Dx process

Virtual Construction Strategy & Standards

• Define and implement the division-wide virtual construction strategy for mechanical ductwork, piping, and plumbing scopes
• Develop, maintain, and enforce VC standards, workflows, and quality control procedures through the appropriate Managers and Leads
• Ensure consistent, scalable execution of VC across all projects
• Align virtual construction efforts with prefabrication, modularization, and installation strategies

Technology, Tools & Innovation

• Coordinate and manage the VC technology stack, including VC platforms, coordination tools, and field layout systems between the Missouri and Colorado offices
• Oversee Trimble hardware, software, calibration, and deployment standards
• Evaluate, pilot, and drive implementation of new construction technologies to drive efficiency and competitive advantage
• Establish governance for software licensing, hardware lifecycle, and technology support with the Company IT department and Colorado

Data, Analytics & Digital Delivery

• Validate and oversee data standards, model data structures, and digital deliverables
• Leverage model and field data to support estimating, scheduling, labor planning, and productivity analysis

Project & Executive Support

• Provide Ops Manager-level VC input during preconstruction and pursuit phases
• Support complex or high-risk projects with advanced constructability, phasing, and logistics modeling
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on virtual construction and technology strategy
• Supplies coordinated estimates for VC work, including but not limited to detailing, modeling, technology, and ACP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical and/or plumbing construction, BIM, or virtual construction
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary VC teams, both salaried and union, based primarily in Mechanical Sheet Metal, Piping, and Plumbing
• Deep understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, fabrication, and field installation methods
• Knowledgeable in VC platforms (Revit, Revizto), coordination workflows, and field layout technologies (RTS/Trimble)
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Mechanical VC teams
• Strong background in prefabrication and modular construction
• Familiarity with data analytics, dashboards, and construction intelligence platforms
• Strong background in Mechanical/Plumbing VC, VC Technology, constructability and ITM/VC database