VDC Manager

Southland Industries•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The VDC Manager leads and supports the division’s Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team, including VDC Project Leads and VDC Specialists. The role partners with divisional leadership, project teams, enterprise technology groups, and other company divisions to align VDC strategies, standards, processes, and technology adoption with corporate direction and business needs. The manager helps reduce siloed operations, improve consistency, and strengthen alignment with enterprise solutions. Working under general supervision, the VDC Manager exercises independent judgment, resolves issues, and makes decisions within their scope. The role provides direct team leadership, sets objectives, makes decisions on critical issues, and contributes to new concepts and policy matters. The manager hires, onboards, trains, coaches, and evaluates team members; establishes performance expectations; and allocates resources to support project priorities. They advise divisional leaders and project stakeholders on VDC planning, execution, and delivery, and participate in preconstruction, estimating, and budgeting as needed. The role promotes enterprise solution adoption, coordinates with enterprise services and regional leadership, and collaborates across divisions on standards and best practices. It also facilitates technology training and onboarding, administers VDC policies and procedures, monitors emerging technologies and competitor capabilities, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. Southland Industries describes itself as one of the nation’s largest MEP companies and a 100% employee-owned company founded in 1949. Employment offers are contingent on successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles requiring driving as an essential duty also require a successful Motor Vehicle Record check. Employment sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

10–12 years of related experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a lead role.
Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and manage high-performing VDC teams.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with and present to leadership, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Solid understanding of project workflows and planning in the design and construction environment, including workload and financial management.
Deep knowledge of VDC-related technologies.
Proven expertise in engineering, fabrication, and construction processes, with broad understanding of related technical disciplines.
Ability to analyze complex challenges, evaluate diverse inputs, and develop solutions aligned with business and project goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership to the divisional VDC team, including managing VDC Project Leads and Specialists.
Hire, onboard, train, coach, and conduct performance appraisals for team members.
Set clear team expectations, objectives, and accountability for performance and project delivery.
Allocate resources to meet project priorities and workload demands.
Align divisional VDC goals with corporate strategy and division-specific objectives.
Advise divisional leadership and project stakeholders on VDC planning, execution, and delivery.
Participate in preconstruction planning, estimating, and budgeting as needed to guide technology approaches and strategies.
Communicate plans, priorities, and initiatives to divisional management and cross-functional teams.
Lead implementation of enterprise solutions at the division level and promote change adoption.
Partner with AEC Enterprise Services and regional leadership on process, technology, and standardization initiatives.
Collaborate with other divisions to align VDC standards, processes, and best practices.
Ensure technology standards are consistent within the division and support broader regional alignment.
Facilitate AEC technology training and onboarding within the division.
Develop, administer, and execute VDC policies, processes, and procedures.
Monitor and document emerging technologies and competitor capabilities.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, technology adoption, and team effectiveness.

Benefits

401(k) plan with 50% company match, no cap, and immediate 100% vesting.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for the employee.
Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance.
Disability income protection insurance.
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
Paid parental leave.
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
Wellness benefits.