VDC Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC•Birmingham, AL

10d

About The Position

The VDC Manager I works directly with project teams throughout design and construction to support project delivery using Building Information Modeling (BIM) services. The role plans, executes, and closes out project-specific BIM deliverables for small- to medium-sized projects, typically under $60 million. It suits someone who enjoys combining technology with traditional construction methods and is beginning to develop leadership skills by rallying teams around shared goals. The position supports both preconstruction and construction operations, including model analysis and development, coordination, visualization, constructability review, field adoption, and quality assurance. The VDC Manager also contributes to VDC department initiatives and communicates with project teams, design teams, subcontractors, and their supervisor. Travel and/or relocation may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction.
1–4 years of experience in the construction industry, including a minimum of 2 years with direct BIM/VDC responsibilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to listen, remain humble, collaborate, and communicate clearly with teams.
Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
Ability to proactively take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.
Flexibility and willingness to learn new software regularly.
Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as either may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Assemble Systems, BIM360, Lumion, Dynamo, Synchro, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Inventor.

Responsibilities

Understand 2D plans and 3D models received from design partners.
Model missing 3D components as needed.
Manage BIM coordination for assigned medium-sized or medium-complexity projects throughout preconstruction and construction.
Communicate BIM services clearly and confidently to project teams, design teams, and subcontractors.
Analyze models provided by architects and design engineers and adjust them for internal preconstruction and construction needs.
Participate in VDC Committee meetings and maintain clear communication with the supervisor.
Contribute to VDC department initiatives to develop and implement technology and workflows.
Use models to support preconstruction.
Perform and document quantity take-off reports.
Generate 3D/4D site logistics plans.
Create 4D visualizations to communicate schedules and work sequences.
Create and render virtual mockups.
Create presentation materials and visual aids.
Perform design model constructability reviews.
Use models to support construction operations.
Manage coordination of work with subcontractors.
Identify scope gaps needed to coordinate overhead MEP trades.
Run clash detection, document clashes, and track them throughout construction.
Maintain or assist the project team with facilities management requirements.
Work with field teams to increase adoption of 3D models in the field.
Conduct regular QA/QC field walks to verify field installations match coordinated models.
Document Plus/Delta feedback throughout the process to improve group processes.