VDC Manager

About the role

As the VDC Manager, you will assume project-level leadership responsibility for VDC execution. This role works directly with project leadership to define VDC priorities, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of VDC services. You will represent VDC independently in project settings and direct the work of VDC Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Project Leadership (Superintendent, Project Executive, Project Manager, Estimator, Design Manager) to define VDC priorities.
• Establish project staffing plan, labor estimate, and deliverable schedule.
• Ensure BIM Execution Plan adherence and success.
• Lead the 3D Construction Coordination process on projects.
• Establish and coach Construction Coordination process with trade partners.
• Act as primary VDC point of contact for project teams.
• Translate VDC capabilities into terms that resonate with project stakeholders (schedule, cost, risk).
• Coordinate with Design teams to identify project risks and collaborate on resolutions.
• Set performance and quality expectations with vendors and subcontractors.
• Represent VDC in owner and design team meetings.
• Direct work of VDC Engineers and Senior VDC Engineers on assigned projects.
• Provide performance feedback and development coaching to team members.
• Discuss VDC with clients and BNB staff to increase internal and external awareness.
• Support pursuit efforts by providing VDC scope and approach input.

Requirements

• Architectural or Engineering Degree plus 6+ years of experience in the AEC industry.
• 8+ years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading VDC delivery on construction projects.
• Strong proficiency in VDC/BIM processes including 3D coordination, model management, and BIM execution planning.
• Proficiency in Autodesk products including Revit and AutoCAD; ability to learn and adopt emerging tools.
• Working knowledge of construction industry workflows, production cycles, and priorities.
• Ability to represent VDC independently and communicate with strong personalities.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of traversing over construction-type terrain when under development; moving through the construction site and the materials in place for use on the site.
• Climbing ladders and temporary stairways.
• Conducting visual inspections of quality of construction and materials being used in construction.
• Conduct jobsite walks to ensure successful project completion.
• Conduct jobsite walks to identify and eliminate safety hazards.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Duties are not performed in a remote capacity; work is completed in an office/job site setting.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site.
• The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.
• Performed in outside weather conditions.

Pay

$110,000 - $165,000 annually

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans: a PPO plan and a High Deductible/Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager's assessment of your performance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match: BNB matches the first 3% of your deferral with a 100% match and the next 2% with a 50% match (total matching contribution of 4% of your pay). You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions, including the BNB match. Both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options are available.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company-funded and invested in BNBuilders stock. Participation begins after 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).