Director of Construction Technology (VDC/BIM)

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Mount Pleasant, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Director of Construction Technology (VDC/BIM) for our data center group in Chicago, IL. This position will require some travel to Mount Pleasant, WI but be based out of our corporate office in Chicago, IL. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related professional experience
Minimum of 15 years of experience.
Proficient with some of the following: Three-dimensional modeling, drafting, visual scheduling, graphic design, animation, audio/video production, audio/video editing, LiDAR and SLAM capture, photogrammetry capture and processing, UAS/Drone operations, programming/scripting languages, application development, data structure/analysis, and collaboration tools.
Collaboration management; critical thinking abilities; oral, written, and graphic communication skills; and knowledge of construction contract documents are required.

Responsibilities

Leads the direction of construction technology services within a Business Group or Division.
Sets goals and strategy for Construction Technology services within a Business Group or Division.
Promotes and supports the alignment of technology with operational goals.
Supports, advises and strategizes with Construction Technology Staff on performance, opportunities to provide increased value, and how to remove boundaries to valuable technology adoption.
Coordinates with Business Group leadership to align business opportunities with project requirements.
Monitors construction technology across the industry, evaluates the proper time to implement, acquire, or develop tools and/or processes when valuable to support the needs of the company.
Creates implementation strategies at the appropriate scale.
Works with IT to manage the purchase and renewal of software and hardware.
Authors components of technical proposals and presentations for Business Groups and the Building Division.
Monitors growth and progress of construction technology across the Building Division and industry at large to serve as a resource for the company to advise, assess, and review project service capabilities, requirements, and opportunities.
Supplements and develops construction technology services for Business Groups that do not have experience with specific tools and/or processes.