VDC Manager - Virtual Design & Construction

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision, standards, and best practices for VDC within Cooper Tacia, ensuring alignment with project and company goals.
• Oversee the integration of BIM in project planning, design coordination, clash detection, and construction execution.
• Lead the transition from traditional construction methods to digital workflows, ensuring models are leveraged effectively in preconstruction, shop drawing phases and in the field.
• Work closely with project managers, estimators, and superintendents to enhance project visualization, streamline construction processes, and improve efficiency.
• Provide insights into BIM-related risks, support pricing decisions, and contribute to contract negotiations regarding VDC scope and deliverables.
• Educate and train internal teams, including field staff and project managers, on visualization techniques, VDC workflows and best practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement the latest BIM/VDC technologies to improve presentations, project delivery and performance.
• Use BIM models to enhance quality control, minimize errors, and improve coordination among trades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in BIM, VDC, or construction design, with a proven track record of implementing VDC strategies in commercial construction.
• Expertise in BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, Trimble SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard software.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Experience leading VDC initiatives and working independently to build new processes and workflows from scratch.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate across departments and drive company-wide adoption of VDC practices.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401K W/ 4% Match

Schedule

• Full-time

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications