VDC Manager

VIATechnik • Chicago, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

VIATechnik is on a mission to lead the built environment in creating a better future, today. We are one team of over 500 digital experts around the globe. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed architects, engineers, tradespersons, researchers, and business leaders. Together, we empower clients through high-quality, high-velocity experiences that consistently improve outcomes across the design, construction, and operations of buildings and infrastructure. Our clients include Amazon, Mars Wrigley, and National Geographic, the firms shaping the world's most ambitious projects. As a VDC Manager at VIATechnik, you will lead the execution of cutting-edge BIM and VDC solutions across some of the most transformative infrastructure and facility projects in the country. Working remotely with optional hybrid engagement from offices in Chicago, Denver, or New York, you will play a pivotal role in integrating digital models, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and driving long-term outcomes for major corporate, manufacturing, entertainment, healthcare, and transportation clients. Your success will be measured by your ability to lead large-scale BIM conversions, facilitate advanced client training programs, manage common data environments and model coordination efforts, shape enterprise-wide BIM standards, and act as a BIM Owner's representative on major capital projects. You'll work cross-functionally with internal experts, clients, and field teams to champion digital transformation and ensure deliverables exceed expectations. This position requires strategic planning, technical fluency, and strong interpersonal influence to guide teams through complexity and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or similar.
• 5 - 10 years of experience providing implementation, training, and support in BIM and VDC.
• 5+ years of experience providing BIM coordination services on major and complex projects.
• Experience in combining and coordinating BIM updates, running clash detection on revised components, and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to create and manage complex commercial and industrial design projects within Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D, and other supporting programs.
• Knowledge of primary building systems - foundations, primary building structure and walls, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, fire protection, specialty systems, conveying systems and interior finishes, and the sequence of assembly of each.
• Ability to read and interpret construction contracts.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of cutting-edge BIM and VDC solutions across transformative infrastructure and facility projects.
• Integrate digital models and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive long-term outcomes for major corporate, manufacturing, entertainment, healthcare, and transportation clients.
• Lead large-scale BIM conversions.
• Facilitate advanced client training programs.
• Manage common data environments and model coordination efforts.
• Shape enterprise-wide BIM standards.
• Act as a BIM Owner's representative on major capital projects.
• Work cross-functionally with internal experts, clients, and field teams to champion digital transformation.
• Ensure deliverables exceed expectations.
• Lead and execute a nationwide BIM conversion roadmap.
• Develop and deliver an Enterprise BIM training program for a major client.
• Develop and Implement enterprise-level BIM standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen)
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen)
• Open and flexible time off
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• Home office setup costs
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior