VDC Manager

Thornton Construction Company•Opa-Locka, FL

About The Position

Virtual Design and Construction Manager (VDC Manager) Direct Manager: Operations Manager, Project Executive, Construction or Project Manager, or as assigned Department: The VDC Manager will develop and manage the VDC process companywide; provide leadership for VDC Engineer/Specialist personnel and assist management in VDC development and coordination responsibilities; and serve as liaison between departments and between Business Units. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare project-specific BIM execution plans as needed Assist project teams with preconstruction services, establish / implement VDC procedures and techniques to assure timely modeling / shop drawing approval and overall execution of BIM Project Execution Plans Work with local, regional and corporate IT and VDC staff in support, maintenance and development of VDC standards and 3D software tools and related emerging technologies Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with contract terms in relation to VDC • Complete other responsibilities as assigned Support BD department for critical RFQ preparations and presentations Research and advice on current and emerging technologies that could be implemented within the company STAFFING & TRAINING: Supervise and direct overall activities of department or staff as assigned; plan and review department activities, assign / coordinate staffing requirements, resolve problem areas, train support staff Interview applicants and orient new hires Conduct performance reviews according to Thornton’s career development policies Manage and resolve disputes, performance deficiencies, and matters requiring disciplinary actions Develop training material and conduct VDC training including software and procedures for employees PROJECT SUPPORT: Estimate and establish VDC modeling budget and schedule for assigned projects Assist project teams in determining required Subcontractor participation and function as the “Model Administrator” for assigned projects Establish / modify project specific VDC Guidelines prior to bid or preconstruction services Assist project teams with review / approval of Subcontractor adherence to VDC Guidelines, including model submittal schedule and updates as well as updating of the model(s) to reflect as‐built conditions for submittal of the record set / project closeout Lead clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams in preconstruction efforts Organize / lead meetings for VDC coordination with VDC Engineers, users and Subcontractors

Requirements

Candidate must possess Thornton’s core values: Result Drive, Proactive, Safety Conscious, People Focused, Customer Oriented, and Team Oriented
A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
Minimum 5‐8 years (including supervisory skills) project experience– Project Engineer, Project Manager or equivalent
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and direct support experience in required software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, Archicad, etc.)
Support & manage BIM and VDC production operations and interoffice collaboration on these platforms together with IT staff, office staff and project staff
Leadership ability
Demonstrate problem‐solving ability and strong sense of urgency
Demonstrate organizational and communication skills
Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)

Responsibilities

Prepare project-specific BIM execution plans as needed
Assist project teams with preconstruction services, establish / implement VDC procedures and techniques to assure timely modeling / shop drawing approval and overall execution of BIM Project Execution Plans
Work with local, regional and corporate IT and VDC staff in support, maintenance and development of VDC standards and 3D software tools and related emerging technologies
Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with contract terms in relation to VDC
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Support BD department for critical RFQ preparations and presentations
Research and advice on current and emerging technologies that could be implemented within the company
Supervise and direct overall activities of department or staff as assigned; plan and review department activities, assign / coordinate staffing requirements, resolve problem areas, train support staff
Interview applicants and orient new hires
Conduct performance reviews according to Thornton’s career development policies
Manage and resolve disputes, performance deficiencies, and matters requiring disciplinary actions
Develop training material and conduct VDC training including software and procedures for employees
Estimate and establish VDC modeling budget and schedule for assigned projects
Assist project teams in determining required Subcontractor participation and function as the “Model Administrator” for assigned projects
Establish / modify project specific VDC Guidelines prior to bid or preconstruction services
Assist project teams with review / approval of Subcontractor adherence to VDC Guidelines, including model submittal schedule and updates as well as updating of the model(s) to reflect as‐built conditions for submittal of the record set / project closeout
Lead clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams in preconstruction efforts
Organize / lead meetings for VDC coordination with VDC Engineers, users and Subcontractors