Regional VDC Manager

Loenbro•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Regional VDC Manager manages and develops Loenbro’s Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) program for major commercial and industrial projects. The role aims to improve company effectiveness and efficiency through strategic implementation of BIM processes, coordination, and technology. The manager leads the regional VDC team, develops and enforces standards, supports project planning and delivery, and coordinates with other regions, departments, clients, vendors, and subcontractors. The position has supervisory responsibilities over regional detailers, coordinators, senior coordinators, and other VDC department staff. It reports to the Regional Pre-Job Planning Manager. Success is measured at quarterly and annual checkpoints. The work schedule is 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday; work outside these periods may be required to meet department deliverables. Work combines office, jobsite, and other remote locations. Jobsite visits may require physical activity and access to construction areas via ladders and stairs. The work environment is usually moderately noisy, like a typical office, and requires personal protective equipment. Loenbro offers a competitive salary, benefits, and rewards, with eligibility potentially varying by employment classification and hours worked.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, computer-aided drafting, or a related field; certifications and equivalent experience may be considered.
At least 6 years of progressive experience as a BIM/VDC project lead in the construction industry.
Expertise in BIM software applications, including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and other relevant software platforms and plug-ins.
Functional knowledge of Total Station tools for field layout.
Understanding of construction processes, project lifecycles, and electrical construction practices.
Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration platforms.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Must pass a drug test and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policy.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and access construction work areas via ladders and stairs, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable.

Responsibilities

Plan, allocate resources, track, and forecast assigned regional project work.
Ensure assigned projects meet their VDC goals.
Develop, document, maintain, and enforce BIM/VDC processes, policies, procedures, standards, and management plans.
Lead, guide, mentor, train, and support the growth and development of regional coordinators, detailers, and other VDC staff.
Maintain connectivity and share best practices with VDC teams in other regions.
Coordinate model setup and templates with trades and establish division-wide standard processes.
Work with the Pre-Job Planning Manager and stakeholders to standardize items that integrate with prefabrication and field installations.
Support estimating by furnishing estimates for project pursuits when requested by the Estimating and Sales department.
Guide and coordinate BIM project and client requirements, including delivery methods.
Determine project scope and level of effort, including the required completeness and precision of project elements.
Manage third-party VDC/BIM companies subcontracted by Loenbro.
Manage project- and department-level costs.
Perform project modeling and coordination when priorities allow, and use internal or external resources as needed to meet department goals.
Monitor BIM/VDC industry trends and technologies and recommend and implement improvements.
Represent the regional division in future technology and integration planning.
Coordinate with IT and vendors on subscriptions, licenses, software, and equipment.
Provide day-to-day BIM software support and maintain drawing templates.
Meet with project teams to discuss questions and resolve project problems.
Monitor projects for errors and enforce model cleanup and company standards.
Act as the regional subject matter expert on VDC/BIM standards and implementation.
Promote VDC across departments and provide education and training on BIM/VDC best practices.
Direct and educate others in clash-detection systems and procedures.
Hire new team members for the regional VDC division and maintain onboarding guidance materials.
Represent Loenbro professionally with clients, subcontractor representatives, and internal stakeholders.
Demonstrate and embrace the company’s PACT values: People, Advance Process, Community, and Trusting Relationships.