VDC Manager

BCCI•New York, NY

6d•$165,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Structure Tone is seeking a VDC Manager to lead the department's core service lines within the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) organization. This leadership position is responsible for the operational success, technical excellence, and strategic growth of a dedicated VDC discipline such as BIM Coordination, Visualization, Reality Capture, Digital Construction, and Emerging Technologies. The VDC Manager provides leadership for a team of VDC Specialists and Senior Specialists while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services across multiple projects. This role is accountable for resource planning, staff development, operational performance, utilization, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of departmental workflows. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing people while advancing innovative digital construction solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
10+ years of experience in VDC, BIM, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction.
5+ years leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong working knowledge of: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revizto, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
Strong organizational and resource management skills.
Experience balancing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong operational mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ability to build trust across operations, design teams, subcontractors, and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

Previous personnel management experience preferred.
Reality Capture workflows
Visualization software (Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, D5, V-Ray) depending on service line

Responsibilities

Lead a designated VDC service line and establish consistent standards, workflows, and best practices.
Supervise, mentor, and develop VDC personnel including Specialists and Senior Specialists.
Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, coaching, and ongoing feedback.
Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and succession planning.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
Manage resource planning and staff assignments across multiple projects.
Balance workload, staffing levels, and utilization to maximize department efficiency.
Coordinate project assignments based on technical expertise, project complexity, and business priorities.
Forecast staffing needs and identify future hiring requirements.
Ensure consistent execution of departmental standards, QA/QC procedures, and project delivery workflows.
Monitor project performance, quality metrics, and client satisfaction.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Establish standard operating procedures and maintain departmental documentation.
Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for assigned service line.
Support complex project challenges and assist project teams with technical issue resolution.
Evaluate and implement new technologies, workflows, and industry best practices.
Promote standardization and scalability across projects.
Develop technical training programs for VDC staff.
Identify skill gaps and coordinate professional development opportunities.
Mentor team members toward increasing levels of responsibility.
Promote knowledge sharing across the department.
Support pursuit efforts through technical presentations, visualization, demonstrations, and client interviews as needed.
Collaborate with Operations, Preconstruction, Marketing, and Business Development teams.
Assist in developing service offerings, departmental standards, and strategic initiatives.
Champion The Structure Tone Way by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, trade partners, designers, and clients.
Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
Lead by example through professionalism, collaboration, and servant leadership.