Associate Vice President/VDCO Practice Leader

The LiRo Group•Syosset, NY

21d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

LiRo-Hill is seeking an experienced VDCO leader for its New York City office in lower Manhattan. The Virtual Design & Construction Operations (VDCO) team is a multidisciplinary practice within the LiRo Spatial Intelligence Group, alongside GIS and Survey. It delivers complex infrastructure and commercial building projects using technology and innovation for the built environment, including BIM, reality capture, 3D coordination, project controls, data analytics, and BIM implementation consulting. The Associate Vice President/VDCO Practice Leader will lead the practice’s strategy, team, operations, technical delivery, and business development. The role oversees VDCO modeling projects from scoping through delivery, advances digital transformation and emerging technologies, establishes quality and data-management standards, and builds client relationships and new service offerings. The leader will also develop staff and integrate VDCO, survey, and GIS workflows across the company. LiRo-Hill is an 1,100-person A/E firm with offices in New York City, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston, and Metro Park, New Jersey. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation is listed as $170,000–$200,000, with exact compensation determined by qualifications and location. The company describes its culture as collaborative and offers a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or an AEC-related discipline.
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in VDC and digital transformation services.
Proven experience integrating 3D/BIM technologies into multidisciplinary design and construction workflows.
Demonstrated experience managing clients, projects, and major programs.
Deep understanding of LiDAR, BIM modeling, 3D mapping, digital modeling, dashboard development, and cross-model coordination.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, and point cloud processing tools.
Strategic leadership ability to drive digital innovation within an established AEC environment.
Strong communication, client relationship, and business development skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), GISP, or related professional certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a long-term vision and goals for the VDCO practice aligned with firm-wide goals.
Mentor, recruit, and develop a high-performing VDCO team.
Foster innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration across departments.
Oversee training, mentorship, and staff certification programs across the practice.
Drive adoption of emerging VDCO technologies, including reality capture, scan-to-BIM automation, asset management solutions, digital twins, and data analytics.
Support development and use of machine learning tools, artificial intelligence, custom software applications, and other efficiency and client-delivery solutions.
Support integration of VDCO, survey, and GIS workflows to improve design accuracy, field-to-model connectivity, and project delivery efficiency.
Partner with senior executives to integrate and deploy VDCO solutions across the company.
Oversee VDCO modeling projects from scoping through delivery.
Establish and maintain quality assurance standards for data collection, processing, and integration across networks and systems.
Ensure efficient use of staff and resources while maintaining technical standards and schedule performance.
Direct development and implementation of standard operating procedures, software standards, and data management policies.
Build and strengthen relationships with public agencies, utilities, transportation departments, private developers, and other key clients.
Identify and pursue new markets and service offerings using VDCO technologies and digital transformation for asset management services.
Lead proposal development, interviews, and presentations for VDCO pursuits.
Represent the firm in professional and industry associations.
Develop and implement the strategic plan for growth of the VDCO practice.
Promote growth in VDC revenue and profitability, expansion of firmwide digital capabilities and VDC adoption, staff retention and professional development, client satisfaction and repeat business, and consistent technical excellence and innovation.