Director, Design Technology & VDC
About The Position
The Director, Design Technology & VDC develops Design Technology and VDC capabilities throughout the company. The role supports the development of long- and short-range VDC vision, advances readiness for lean construction concepts such as prefabrication, and promotes effective team use of VDC tools. It also works with discipline directors and the Director of IT, oversees standards, training, technology implementation, interoperability, automation, and VDC security, and helps maintain a positive and efficient working environment. The position is performed in a Vestal Corporation office and includes frequent site visits. It requires prolonged periods of sitting and using a computer and other office equipment, movement around the office and office complex, and frequent communication with others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with BIM software required.
- Experience with and understanding of Engineering, Architecture, and Construction terminology required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, ReCap Pro, Dynamo, Python, and Grasshopper.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time management, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
- Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
- Curiosity and willingness to keep up with technological development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LiDAR equipment.
- Master-level proficiency using Navisworks and Revizto.
- Ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings.
Responsibilities
- Work with discipline directors to identify, recruit, train, mentor, and provide career direction to discipline-based BIM coordinators.
- Manage monitoring and reporting of technology and innovation implementation progress.
- Lead VDC readiness in support of lean construction concepts such as prefabrication.
- Identify opportunities to improve performance, including interoperability with platforms used by clients and consumers, such as Procore.
- Maintain, implement, monitor, and adjust Vestal CAD/BIM standards and procedures.
- Maintain membership in and participate in select applicable professional organizations, and encourage others in BIM careers to do the same.
- Maintain automation and scripting, including Dynamo, Python, and Grasshopper.
- Maintain interoperability between software, including Revit, Plant 3D, and Civil 3D.
- Lead onboarding of new BIM resources.
- Develop and implement compliance, monitoring, and training programs to ensure the team uses VDC tools efficiently.
- Work with the Director of IT regarding IT systems requirements.
- Comply with company Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
- Promote a positive working environment to achieve organizational goals.
- Support development of the company’s long- and short-range VDC vision.
- Monitor VDC security.
- Update and publish reports.
- Comply with Vestal Corporation’s core values to support safe and efficient business operations and sound relationships among and with employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
