Sr. VDC Manager

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and maintain a clear VDC vision aligned with Fortis's strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain consistent VDC standards, workflows, and best practices across assigned projects or business units.
• Identify opportunities to expand VDC impact beyond contractual requirements to improve safety, quality, cost, schedule, and employee experience.
• Partner with Operations Technology, Data, and IT Teams to ensure VDC practices align with broader technology and data strategy.
• Evaluate emerging tools and workflows and guide responsible adoption in alignment with company strategy.
• Participate in long-term planning related to VDC staffing, capabilities, and organizational development.

Operational Oversight

• Provide oversight and support to VDC managers and project-level VDC teams.
• Ensure project-level VDC implementation aligns with Fortis standards and delivers measurable value.
• Support preconstruction efforts by ensuring appropriate VDC scope, budgeting, and strategy are defined early.
• Monitor VDC performance across projects and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Facilitate cross-project knowledge sharing and lessons learned to improve consistency and execution.

People Leadership and Development

• Directly manage VDC managers and/or other VDC staff as assigned.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing VDC professionals.
• Identify responsibilities for each VDC team member and ensure clarity of expectations.
• Evaluate team members' progress and performance and hold individuals accountable.
• Build leadership capability within the VDC team and develop succession plans.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented culture where VDC is viewed as a strategic partner to project teams.
• Contribute to Fortis-wide knowledge sharing, training, and professional development initiatives.

Business and Financial Stewardship

• Participate in resource planning and allocation to ensure appropriate staffing across projects or business units.
• Support development and oversight of VDC budgets.
• Align VDC investments with measurable business value.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste through VDC practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive VDC or construction technology experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or related degree program, or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of VDC workflows.
• Extensive knowledge of VDC platforms and technology.
• Demonstrated experience leading VDC strategy on complex construction projects.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience working across multiple project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design/Build, CM/GC, etc).
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining operational awareness.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry BIM Certification (Revit Professional, CM-BIM, or related).
• Experience with Mission Critical facilities highly desired.
• Experience with budgeting and resource forecasting.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as 4D scheduling, XR, digital twins, automation, and data integration.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to enterprise-level technology or process strategy.