Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction

Heartland Community College•St. Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Murphy Company, the Best Choice in Mechanical construction since 1907, is hiring a Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction for our Virtual Construction Operations team, located in our St. Louis, MO office. Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in the St. Louis and Denver markets that provides its professionals with the environment, opportunities, technology, and tools to experience a rewarding career. Being a company that prides itself on its core values of employee well-being, enduring relationships, and integrity and professionalism, we know it starts with our employees. We strongly believe our people are our most important asset, and we strive every day to make Murphy a great place to work as we build our clients’ visions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in mechanical and/or plumbing construction, BIM, or virtual construction
Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary VC teams, both salaried and union, based primarily in Mechanical Sheet Metal, Piping, and Plumbing.
Deep understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, fabrication, and field installation methods
Knowledgeable in VC platforms (Revit, Revizto), coordination workflows, and field layout technologies (RTS/Trimble)
Strong strategic thinking, communication, and management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience leading Mechanical VC teams
Strong background in prefabrication and modular construction
Familiarity with data analytics, dashboards, and construction intelligence platforms
Strong background in Mechanical/Plumbing VC, VC Technology, constructability and ITM/VC database.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage virtual construction VC manager, VC Liaison, and VC Tech Leads down to the discipline leads, designers, detailers, coordinators, and technology specialists through their appropriate managers or leads
Provide oversight of Trimble layout teams and model-based field layout operations
Establish staffing plans, role definitions, and performance metrics
Foster collaboration between VC, project management, fabrication shops, and field leadership
Assist in yearly budgeting and driving the team to meet or exceed this budget
Understanding the proper chain of command
Drive continuous improvement of the VC group using the 4Dx process
Define and implement the division-wide virtual construction strategy for mechanical ductwork, piping, and plumbing scopes
Develop, maintain, and enforce VC standards, workflows, and quality control procedures through the appropriate Managers and Leads
Ensure consistent, scalable execution of VC across all projects
Align virtual construction efforts with prefabrication, modularization, and installation strategies
Supplements the VC Manager in project execution.
Handles the QC/Issue logs shared by engineering, shops, and VC
Coordinate and manage the VC technology stack, including VC platforms, coordination tools, and field layout systems between the Missouri and Colorado offices.
Oversee Trimble hardware, software, calibration, and deployment standards
Evaluate, pilot, and drive implementation of new construction technologies to drive efficiency and competitive advantage
Establish governance for software licensing, hardware lifecycle, and technology support with the Company IT department and Colorado.
Validate and oversee data standards, model data structures, and digital deliverables
Leverage model and field data to support estimating, scheduling, labor planning, and productivity analysis
Provide Ops Manager-level VC input during preconstruction and pursuit phases
Support complex or high-risk projects with advanced constructability, phasing, and logistics modeling
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on virtual construction and technology strategy
Supplies coordinated estimates for VC work, including but not limited to detailing, modeling, technology, and ACP.