VDC Director

Wohlsen Construction•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The VDC Director leads Wohlsen’s Virtual Design & Construction function and sets the strategy for using model-based construction across Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations. The role is responsible for the VDC team, its standards, and its growth, developing a multi-region capability that helps project teams reduce risk and improve execution. The Director ensures VDC is engaged early and consistently across construction phases, shifts coordination upstream, standardizes deliverables, and provides visual progress tracking so project teams and owners can assess project status against plan. The role translates field and client needs into services that reduce field rework and conflicts. The position manages and develops VDC Managers and Engineers, sets direction for tools and technology investment, and represents VDC with clients, ownership, and company leadership. It reports to the VP of Corporate Services and works closely with Business Development, Preconstruction, Project Management, Superintendents, Field Operations, clients, architects, trade partners, and technology vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
12 to 15 years of progressive experience in VDC/BIM, with prior leadership or management experience.
Proficiency with BIM authoring and coordination tools such as Revit and Navisworks or equivalent tools.
Experience with model-based estimating, visualization, and reality-capture workflows.
Demonstrated experience building or scaling a VDC/BIM function, including team development and process standardization.
Strong track record partnering with Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations leadership.
Excellent executive presence and communication skills, including experience presenting to clients and senior leadership.
Knowledge of modern project delivery methods, including Design/Build and IPD, and emerging VDC technologies such as 4D, reality capture, and digital twin concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and grow the VDC team, including VDC Managers and Engineers across all regions.
Own the VDC strategic roadmap and related software selection.
Establish company-wide VDC standards, workflows, engagement processes, minimum service levels, and deliverables by project phase.
Drive earlier VDC involvement in preconstruction, including model creation from early design documents and constructability input during estimating.
Set direction for technology investment, including in-house 4D animation and modeling capabilities, and balance in-house work with outsourcing.
Represent VDC in client pursuits, owner presentations, and leadership reporting.
Partner with Business Development to position VDC as a differentiator in pursuits and proposals.
Partner with Preconstruction and Operations leadership to embed VDC in estimating, constructability, and field execution workflows.
Work with Operations to sustain model use through construction and closeout, including installation, verification, progress tracking, and as-built accuracy.
Develop and manage vendor and technology partnerships, including Autodesk, modeling partners, and reality-capture partners.
Train Wohlsen Team Members on VDC capabilities and processes.
Establish metrics to track coordination quality, field conflict reduction, and contribution to pursuit wins.
Build the long-term case for VDC across the project lifecycle, including potential extension into facility operations and owner O&M support.
Hire, manage performance, and develop VDC team members.
Direct the work of VDC consultants and outsourced modeling partners.