Regional VDC Manager

Loenbro • Cedar Rapids, IA

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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 improves company effectiveness and efficiency through strategic implementation of BIM processes, coordination, and technology. The manager plans and forecasts regional project work, ensures projects meet VDC goals, maintains BIM/VDC processes and standards, and leads the regional VDC staff. The position collaborates with project teams, estimating and sales, pre-job planning, IT, vendors, clients, subcontractors, and VDC teams in other regions. Work is a combination of office, jobsite, and other remote work. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Friday, with work outside those hours potentially required to meet department deliverables. Success is measured at quarterly and annual checkpoints. The position reports to the Regional Pre-Job Planning Manager and supervises regional detailers, coordinators, senior coordinators, and other regional VDC staff.

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 as applicable.
• Ability to work flexibly and, as needed, outside the stated work schedule to meet department deliverables.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Competitive salary and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree