VDC/BIM Manager

SPC Mechanical•Wendell, NC

98d

About The Position

The VDC Department Manager leads all BIM/VDC efforts related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, with a strong emphasis on prefabrication and building projects virtually before field execution begins. Success requires driving organizational buy-in to VDC processes and maintaining high standards of model accuracy to directly support fabrication, installation, and overall project outcomes. The VDC Manager serves as a culture champion who develops high-performing teams and fosters an environment of trust, accountability, continuous improvement, and servant leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
7–10+ years of construction, BIM, VDC, or related industry experience.
5+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and prefabrication
Proven experience developing fabrication-level models (LOD 400+)
Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
Leadership in driving VDC adoption across teams and trade partners
Strong commitment to virtual construction methodologies
Exceptional attention to model accuracy and detail
Ability to translate models into real-world construction and fabrication success
High accountability for quality and constructability

Responsibilities

Departmental Leadership and Champion Company Culture
Create a positive, collaborative, and high-performance environment that promotes respect, accountability, integrity, and teamwork.
Lead with humility, transparency, and authenticity while maintaining high standards of performance.
Facilitate collaboration between internal departments, trade partners, designers, and clients.
Navigate challenges and conflicts with a solutions-oriented mindset that strengthens relationships.
Virtual Construction & Model Integrity
Champion a “Build it virtually first” philosophy company-wide and with trade partners
Establish and enforce model accuracy, completeness, and constructability expectations
Implement quality control processes to validate models before release to fabrication or field teams
Ensure models are precise in dimensions, routing, and trade coordination — detailed enough to support fabrication without rework
Team Development
Recruit, mentor, and develop VDC professionals, field personnel, and project teams.
Conduct regular coaching conversations focused on both technical growth and leadership development.
Build a career development pathway for team members.
Encourage innovation, problem-solving, and ownership at all levels.
Provide constructive feedback and recognize achievements that align with company values.
Prefabrication & Modular Construction
Ensure models are developed to fabrication level (LOD 400+) for shop production
Collaborate with fabrication shops to align model output with manufacturing capabilities
Oversee spool drawings, assemblies, and material lists derived from coordinated models
Validate installation sequencing virtually before fabrication and field work begins
VDC Process & Technology
Develop and enforce BIM/VDC standards specific to mechanical/plumbing coordination and prefabrication
Implement workflows connecting design, coordination, fabrication, and field execution
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (laser scanning, point clouds, digital twins)