VDC Manager

Catamount Constructors • San Antonio, TX

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The VDC Manager is responsible for establishing and leading Virtual Design and Construction capabilities within Catamount. This role defines how digital modeling, coordination, and reality capture are leveraged to improve project delivery across Catamount. This individual will build this function from the ground up. They will be responsible for developing standards, supporting project teams, and advancing technology aligned with the needs of complex construction work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant architectural or engineering discipline required
• 5+ years of experience in VDC, BIM, or digital construction within the AEC industry
• Hands-on experience with reality capture technologies, including laser scanning, point clouds, and drone data
• Experience supporting both preconstruction and project execution phases
• Familiarity with reality capture technologies, including laser scanning, point clouds, and drone data

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to site modeling, grading, or earthwork analysis tools and workflows preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously improve VDC standards, workflows, and best practices that can be consistently applied across teams and job sites
• Evaluate and optimize VDC tools and technology to support industrial and complex construction needs and strengthen delivery
• In partnership with business development and preconstruction, develop models and visualizations that communicate logistics, phasing, and complex construction approaches to clients
• Identify design gaps, coordination risks, and constructability challenges early to inform pricing and strategy
• Lead constructability and coordination reviews during preconstruction to ensure design documents meet a high standard of care, are fully buildable, and support accurate pricing and planning
• Lead multi-disciplinary coordination across architectural, structural, MEP, and site/underground systems
• Advance constructability efforts during construction by translating coordinated design models into clear, usable construction tools (3D models, clash detection outputs, and field-ready information) that support project execution
• Manage clash detection and model integration to reduce RFIs, rework, and field conflicts
• Integrate point cloud data and laser scanning into models to accurately represent existing conditions
• Develop site and logistics models, including grading, haul routes, laydown areas, and sequencing plans
• Perform and support earthwork analysis, including cut/fill studies and optimization of site balance
• Utilize drone and survey data to inform planning, progress tracking, and site verification
• Identify and implement innovative digital tools that improve field execution, not just design coordination
• Serve as the VDC leader for business units, building awareness, trust, and adoption across teams embedding VDC into how teams pursue, plan, and execute work
• Tailor training from high-level awareness (tools and capabilities and workflows) to role-specific application for Project Engineers, APMs, PMs, and Superintendents in the field

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• a 401(k)
• an ESOP
• a generous VacationFlex program
• paid sick time
• optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies

What This Job Offers

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