VDC Director

Wohlsen Construction•Lancaster, PA

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 oversees the VDC team, standards, and growth, building a multi-region capability that helps project teams reduce risk and improve execution. The Director ensures VDC is engaged early and consistently throughout construction, moves coordination upstream, standardizes dependable deliverables, and provides visual progress tracking so project teams and owners can compare project status with the plan. The role translates field and client needs into services that measurably reduce rework and conflicts. It manages and develops VDC Managers and Engineers, directs tools and technology investment, and represents VDC with clients, ownership, and company leadership. The position reports to the VP of Corporate Services. It leads the VDC team, including hiring, performance management, and development; sets company-wide VDC standards, workflows, and minimum deliverables; recommends and directs technology investments and vendor relationships; represents VDC in client and executive presentations; and directs VDC consultants and outsourced modeling partners. It partners with Business Development, Preconstruction, Project Management, Superintendents, and Field Operations, and coordinates with 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, Navisworks, or equivalent, and 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, with experience presenting to clients and senior leadership.
Knowledge of modern project delivery methods, including Design/Build and IPD, and emerging VDC technologies, including 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 standardized VDC deliverables, minimum service levels, and engagement processes by project phase.
Drive proactive VDC involvement earlier in preconstruction, including model creation from early design documents and constructability input during estimating.
Set direction on technology investment, including in-house 4D animation and modeling capabilities, and balance build-versus-outsource decisions.
Serve as the VDC lead 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 into estimating, constructability, and field execution workflows.
Partner with Operations to implement standards and workflows that sustain model use through construction and closeout, supporting installation, verification, progress tracking, and as-built accuracy.
Develop and manage vendor and technology partnerships, including Autodesk, modeling, and reality-capture partners.
Provide training to Wohlsen Team Members on VDC capabilities and processes.
Establish metrics to track VDC's impact, including coordination quality, field conflict reduction, and pursuit win contribution.
Build the long-term case for VDC across the project lifecycle, including a potential extension into facility operations and owner O&M support.
Hire, manage, evaluate, and develop VDC team members.
Direct the work of VDC consultants and outsourced modeling partners.