VDC Manager, Electrical

VIATechnik • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

VIATechnik is a global leader in Virtual Design and Construction, employing over 400 digital experts. The firm specializes in VDC, BIM, Virtual & Augmented Reality, Digital Twins, and Enterprise Software Application Development, working on significant projects for clients like Apple, Virgin Hyperloop One, and Tesla. The team comprises VDC professionals, technologists, architects, and engineers who are passionate about problem-solving and continuous learning. This VDC Manager, Electrical role is crucial for delivering constructible, thoughtful BIM solutions on large-scale electrical projects, bridging communication gaps, simplifying complexity, and ensuring digital coordination directly supports installation success. The position offers a pathway to strategic leadership roles within VIATechnik's global network, contributing to digital design innovation and gaining exposure to advanced technologies such as AI-integrated coordination platforms and Digital Twins. It is ideal for individuals motivated by technical problem-solving, mentoring engineers, managing high-impact deliverables, and providing operational clarity in ambiguous situations, offering autonomy and ownership while collaborating with major clients.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a similar discipline.
• 5+ years of experience providing implementation, training, and support in BIM and VDC.
• Managed 2-3 detailers and/or VDC Engineers.
• 3+ years of experience working for an electrical trade contractor.
• Experience in combining and coordinating BIM updates, running clash detection on revised components and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience modeling, drafting, producing drawings, and reading electrical plans.
• Capability to work effectively in a self-directed way within an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• A proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an "all hands on deck" approach.
• Ability to work some early and/or late hours to coordinate with project teams in other countries.
• Experience leading online meetings and training sessions across remote project teams using platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Field construction experience.
• Been involved in the administrative side of projects: invoicing, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of other primary building systems: foundations, primary building structure and walls, electrical, fire protection, specialty systems, conveying systems and interior finishes and the sequence of assembly of each.
• Experience managing BIM and VDC across a project lifecycle.
• Understanding of real world constructability of modeled systems.
• A portfolio of work you can share.
• Proven track record of effectively working with and managing teams remotely.
• Background in providing professional services to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across 3+ complex electrical VDC projects.
• Build and strengthen client relationships through project excellence and achieve repeat work from at least 2 clients.
• Drive knowledge sharing and mentorship across a global team and develop and lead at least one internal training session on electrical coordination best practices.

Benefits

• The role is eligible for bonuses.
• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen)
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen)
• Open and flexible time off
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• Home office setup costs
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees