VDC Senior Manager

Position Summary

The Senior VDC Manager is responsible for managing the usage of VDC technologies for a given project or multiple projects, including the completion of any contractual requirements and utilizing the technology to maximize productivity and risk mitigation. Responsible for directing and mentoring on-site, regional, and corporate staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform constructability reviews and work with Estimators on alternate construction means and methods, site logistics, general requirements, hoisting systems, and staffing requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings with the Owner / Architect for the BIM and VDC efforts on a project.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Assign project team responsibilities.
• Establish administrative procedures, develop performance goals, and follow up to ensure compliance with all contract requirements.
• Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among various project participants.
• Support Division Management in recruiting, training, and mentoring new employees.
• Ensure compliance with all standard company processes and utilization of technology.
• Manage the software agreements and renewals for everything needed in the VDC department.
• Prepare the VDC information within the monthly Project Status Reports.
• Identify and manage risk and opportunities proactively and develop mitigation and captures strategies.
• Monitor the progress of construction activities on a regular basis and hold status meetings with subcontractors.
• Manages Subcontractor performance. Provide notices and take corrective actions for any performance or quality issues.
• Assist the company in marketing and business development efforts and advise management of potential project opportunities.
• Attend interviews with clients for prospective projects, as needed, in your surrounding region(s).
• Prepare detailed cost breakdown for VDC for each project to be input into the historical cost database.
• Sit in on interviews for all earlier positions in the VDC path.
• Provide check-ins and yearly evaluations for VDC members on your team.
• Duties as listed in the VDC Manager description.
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Autodesk Suite, Bluebeam, Revizto, Tekla, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven experience of Manhattan document control and schedule software.
• Thorough understanding of industry and local market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Functions effectively as part of a team.
• Established relationships in the community with clients and architects.
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable public speaking ability.
• Understanding of contracts and risk management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent
• 15 years of industry experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assist precon when needed

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).