Traveling VDC Manager -MSG- Data Center

Turner Construction•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This is a full-time traveling assignment supporting Advanced Technology projects across Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups. The Traveling VDC Manager manages the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) department within office locations and leads preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of VDC project deliverables. The role oversees department, office, and project budgets; workforce planning and staff development; VDC plans, schedules, workflows, and deliverables; and the application of tools, processes, and emerging technologies. The manager collaborates with VDC leadership, HR, Business Development, Finance, Operations, project teams, clients, and industry groups. The position involves visits to job sites and work at construction sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Construction Management, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and at least 8 years of related experience with progressive exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installation of project components as they relate to VDC; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Thorough knowledge of VDC tools and applications in construction, cost, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Ability to establish and forecast budgets and manage to them.
Advanced project management expertise, including the ability to develop, communicate, and implement processes.
Knowledge of economic and social issues, trends, and impacts affecting local communities and trades, and ability to develop a professional network with related industry organizations.
Advanced presentation skills to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.
Relationship-building skills and ability to lead and influence people who are not direct reports.
Complex decision-making and problem-solving skills, including ability to assess analytical data to make informed decisions.
Energetic, hands-on, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.
Familiarity with continuous improvement culture, concepts, principles, methods, and tools.
Ability to work in a non-structured environment and manage multiple project teams.
Management experience, including ability to observe performance and deliver feedback.

Responsibilities

Manage VDC department, office, and/or project budgets, including forecasts and actuals for third-party resources, employee costs, and hardware and software purchases; track and report financial performance, including profit and loss metrics; and review and approve project VDC budgets.
Develop staff workforce plans, including hiring, capacity planning, acquiring resources, and assigning work.
Oversee VDC staff performance and development and identify appropriate training.
Work with HR Talent Acquisition to define staffing requirements and develop an external candidate pipeline; participate in interviewing and candidate selection feedback.
Work with HR to develop internal talent pipelines through technical training and leadership development.
Draft and approve VDC action plans and schedules aligned with project goals and RFP requirements.
Maintain communication with VDC leadership to align with office or profit center strategies.
Support Business Development by contributing content and visuals for RFP responses that highlight VDC capabilities.
Partner with local VDC leadership to define, implement, and maintain a VDC Services & Rates menu.
Promote continuous improvement of VDC processes and deliverables and evaluate and implement improvements to tools, processes, and methodologies.
Research digital tools and in-house development opportunities, prioritize potential pilots, and review them with VDC leadership.
Network with external industry groups to identify VDC revenue workstreams and innovation opportunities; collaborate with VDC and office leadership to implement emerging technologies.
Standardize VDC project workflows and archive protocols and track lessons learned.
Review progress of VDC deliverables across projects.
Visit job sites to assist with project setup, troubleshoot VDC service issues, and resolve VDC-related challenges; engage internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
Work with Finance and Operations to identify VDC reimbursement opportunities, audit time tracking, and align work to appropriate cost centers.
Supervise the team; participate in hiring and onboarding; provide timely performance feedback; contribute to annual performance appraisals; and use talent management systems.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.