Sr VDC Manager

FCL Builders LLC • Itasca, IL

9d • $100,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Digital Construction Innovation—Build Your Career with FCL Builders. At FCL, we do not just build structures, we build futures. As a VDC/BIM Manager, you will lead virtual design and construction efforts that improve coordination, constructability, planning, and execution across complex industrial and commercial projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, industrial project execution, model-based coordination, constructability review, and digital project delivery workflows.
• Experience managing BIM execution plans, coordination meetings, clash reports, issue logs, model audits, and digital turnover requirements.
• Proficiency with common VDC/BIM and construction technology platforms such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, Bluebeam, CMiC, Procore, or similar systems.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence project teams, designers, and trade partners.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work on project sites as required to support coordination, field integration, client meetings, and project execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, mission critical, heavy commercial, or process facility construction is preferred.
• Relevant credentials such as CM-BIM, Autodesk certifications, or similar digital construction and industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain BIM execution plans, VDC workflows, coordination schedules, and digital delivery standards for industrial construction projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary model coordination across civil, structural, architectural, process, and MEP scopes throughout design and construction.
• Facilitate clash detection, issue tracking, model audits, and coordination meetings to identify risks early and drive timely resolution.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, preconstruction teams, engineers, trade partners, and owners to improve constructability, sequencing, prefabrication opportunities, and field execution.
• Support model-based deliverables including coordination views, 4D sequencing, quantity takeoff assistance, installation planning, and as-built or turnover model requirements.
• Establish and reinforce BIM standards, file structures, naming conventions, model quality expectations, and digital collaboration procedures across project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus structure
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career development and mentorship programs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits (health, dental, vision and so much more!)
• Paid time off and holidays
• An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior