VDC Manager (Dallas)

Turner Construction•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The VDC Manager manages the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) department within office locations and leads preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of VDC project deliverables. The role oversees VDC budgets, staffing, performance and development, project planning, workflows, deliverables, and continuous improvement. It works with VDC leadership, Human Resources, Business Development, Finance, Operations, project teams, clients, design teams, and industry organizations to support workforce planning, project execution, business development, reimbursement, and adoption of emerging technologies. The role includes visiting construction sites to support project setup, troubleshoot VDC service issues, and resolve challenges. The employee works at construction sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues, and may regularly work in an office or remote location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Construction Management, Virtual Design & Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and at least 8 years of related experience with progressive exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installation of project components as related to VDC, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Thorough knowledge of VDC tools and applications in construction, cost, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Ability to establish and forecast budgets and manage to them.
Advanced project management expertise and ability to develop, communicate, and implement processes.
Knowledge of economic and social issues and trends affecting local communities and trades, and ability to develop a professional network with related industry organizations.
Advanced presentation delivery skills to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.
Relationship-building skills and ability to lead and influence people who are not direct reports.
Complex decision-making and problem-solving skills, including ability to assess analytical data for informed decisions.
Energetic, hands-on, proactive, and a continuous learner.
Familiarity with continuous improvement culture, concepts, principles, methods, and tools.
Ability to work in an unstructured environment and manage multiple project teams.
Management experience, including ability to observe performance and deliver feedback.

Responsibilities

Manage VDC department, office, and/or project budgets, including forecasting and actuals for third-party resources, employee costs, and hardware and software purchases; track and report financial performance, including profit and loss metrics.
Review and approve project VDC budgets.
Develop workforce plans for staff resources, including acquisition, hiring, capacity planning, and work assignments.
Oversee VDC staff performance and development and identify appropriate training.
Collaborate with HR Talent Acquisition to define staffing requirements and develop external candidate pipelines; participate in interviews and provide candidate selection feedback.
Collaborate with HR to develop internal talent pipelines through technical training and leadership development.
Draft and approve VDC action plans and schedules aligned with project goals and RFP requirements.
Maintain communication with VDC leadership to ensure alignment with office or profit center strategies.
Support Business Development by contributing content highlighting VDC capabilities and visuals for RFP responses.
Partner with local VDC leadership to define, implement, and maintain the VDC Services & Rates menu.
Encourage continuous improvement and evaluate and implement improvements to VDC tools, processes, and methodologies.
Research and suggest pilots for digital tools and in-house development; prioritize opportunities and review them with VDC leadership.
Network with external industry groups to identify VDC revenue workstreams and innovation opportunities, and collaborate with VDC and office leadership to implement emerging technologies.
Standardize VDC project workflows and archive protocols and track lessons learned.
Review the tracked progress of VDC deliverables across projects.
Visit job sites to assist with project setup, troubleshoot VDC service issues, resolve related challenges, and engage with stakeholders as appropriate.
Work with Finance and Operations to identify VDC reimbursement opportunities, audit time tracking, and align work to the appropriate cost center.
Supervise the team; participate in hiring and onboarding; provide timely performance feedback to direct reports; contribute to annual performance appraisals; and use talent management systems.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.