Virtual Design & Construction Manager

About the role

This position develops and implements virtual design and construction (VDC) concepts and processes into the company’s construction management workflows and technological systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of VDC in developing VDC services, processes, and guidelines.
• Assist with Research and Development, championing new technologies to improve and optimize workflows and efficiencies.
• Develop project-based BIM implementation documents such as BIM Execution Plans and MEP Kickoff Agendas.
• Identify clash detection issues and run trade coordination meetings.
• Coordinate design and model changes with other disciplines.
• Track design and trade issues present in current models, and project constraints not shown in models; communicate with project teams to resolve them.
• Build virtual construction models from plans, specifications, and design models for self-perform work and project pursuits.
• Create 2D/3D site layout points and lift drawings to assist field operations.
• Process and use laser scan data to validate renovation work, resolve clashes, and verify construction quality.
• Derive material quantities from models and track delta changes for iterative cost control.
• Produce 4D schedules of planned construction sequences.
• Compile as-built model data, CAFM/COBie data, and other CAD/BIM data for project close-out.
• Create and customize 3D library content.
• Assist in training VDC Coordinators to become self-sufficient VDC Managers.
• Train office and field personnel to use models and leverage their data.
• Stay current on developing technology within the AEC industry.
• Utilize and support ancillary construction technologies such as drones, robotic total stations, and 360 cameras.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience/training.
• 5+ years of construction experience or 10+ years in the AEC industry, with 5+ years of BIM software experience.

Skills

• Proficient with Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent technology knowledge and skills.
• Strong personal management and project management skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to train others on VDC and BIM concepts.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.