VDC Manager I – Steel Fabrication & Construction Coordination

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Spire Solutions is hiring a VDC Manager to serve as a technical subject-matter expert in fabrication-level model coordination, multi-trade BIM coordination, site logistics and lift planning, and digital fabrication workflows. The role will initially focus on structural and miscellaneous steel and is expected to expand to multi-trade clash detection and coordination, 3D site logistics planning, and lift planning for major equipment. The position supports improved constructability and efficient procurement, production, delivery, and field execution. Spire Solutions is a subsidiary of The Weitz Company and provides end-to-end interior construction solutions across the U.S., including design-assist, procurement, and turnkey installation services. The VDC Manager will connect design intent, BIM coordination, Spire Solutions operations, fabrication, logistics, and field installation throughout the project lifecycle. The role also provides technical direction, training, and mentoring and works with project and company leadership on continuous improvement, standardization, automation, and broader use of model data.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in steel modeling and coordination, fabrication detailing, VDC/BIM coordination, or a related construction and fabrication role.
Knowledge of structural steel fabrication, including detailing practices, shop and erection drawings, material takeoffs or bills of material, piece marking and fabrication data, revision management, BIM coordination, and constructability.
Working knowledge of steel detailing conventions, fabrication practices, industry standards, project specifications, and quality-control requirements.
Familiarity with AISC standards, common fabricator and erector workflows, MEP system coordination, and crane and rigging planning principles.
Advanced proficiency in fabrication-level modeling and coordination software.
High initiative and independent judgment.
Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
High attention to detail and quality control.
Technical leadership skills to provide direction, mentorship, and influence.
Ability to learn other job-related software after hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting active fabrication operations and field installation.
Experience with multi-trade or MEP coordination, site logistics, or lift planning.
Experience developing or implementing BIM execution plans, coordination procedures, and model standards.
Experience with Tekla Structures or a comparable steel detailing platform.
Experience with Navisworks or a comparable clash-detection platform.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Trimble Connect, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Bluebeam, site logistics and 4D tools such as Synchro, lift-planning software, fabrication-management platforms, CNC/NC data, and model interoperability workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead the management and maintenance of fabrication-level structural and miscellaneous steel models for coordination, procurement, fabrication, delivery, erection, and field installation.
Coordinate accurate, constructible steel models using structural and architectural drawings, specifications, design models, RFIs, ASIs, and other contract documents.
Coordinate, review, and manage model-based fabrication deliverables.
Develop, implement, and maintain the BIM Execution Plan (BEP/BXP) for Spire Solutions in accordance with Weitz standards.
Perform model-based clash detection and constructability reviews; manage clash tests, grouping, assignment, and resolution tracking.
Work with the general contractor and affected trade partners to develop coordinated, constructible solutions.
Participate in or lead BIM/VDC coordination meetings with general contractors, design teams, VDC teams, fabricators, erectors, and trade partners.
Develop and maintain 3D site logistics models and plans, and 3D lift-planning models and visualizations for major equipment and fabricated assemblies.
Produce coordinated, constructible digital models and supporting information in collaboration with project teams, general contractors, suppliers, trade partners, architects, and engineers.
Establish, maintain, and improve coordination, modeling, and quality-control standards.
Identify incomplete, conflicting, or unclear design and coordination information and work with stakeholders on RFIs, proposed solutions, or other clarifications.
Serve as the technical link among design intent, BIM coordination, company operations, fabrication, logistics, and field installation throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical direction, training, and mentoring as a subject-matter expert in fabrication coordination, multi-trade coordination, and BIM execution.
Collaborate with the VDC team, Spire Solutions, and project leadership on continuous improvement, standardization, automation, and wider use of model data.