VDC Manager - Self Perform Work

Mortenson•Minneapolis, MN

12d

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an experienced VDC Manager – Self-Perform Work to join its headquarters-based Integrated Services Operating Group and lead VDC processes and resources across all phases of self-perform work projects. The role facilitates and manages project collaboration and integrated delivery activities for construction teams, providing digital construction services that support field execution, project outcomes, and operating group business objectives. The position plans and manages VDC processes and technologies; develops and coordinates construction- and fabrication-level models and field execution deliverables; leads model-based coordination and constructability reviews; and supports field planning, scheduling, digital asset management, and handoffs. It also manages project-specific scopes and resources, communicates model-generated information and project metrics, tracks VDC performance, supports a pipeline of self-perform opportunities, mentors and trains VDC professionals and project teams, and contributes to standards, continuous improvement, and technology adoption. Support may extend beyond assigned geographic regions as business needs dictate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Minimum eight years of progressively challenging construction management experience, or equivalent combining education and experience.
Current driver's license.
Experience managing and leading a dynamic team.
High level of competency with advanced 2D, 3D, and 4D software.
Proficiency with Autodesk Building Design Systems, including Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Civil3D, 3Ds Max, and Navisworks, as well as Revizto, Synchro, Enscape, ArcGIS, and Drone Deploy.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Licensure in a professional field is preferred.
Rendering and animation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary VDC partner for Self-Perform Work teams, delivering digital construction services that support field execution, project outcomes, and business objectives.
Plan, implement, and manage VDC processes and technologies to improve project predictability, field productivity, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
Develop, coordinate, and maintain construction- and fabrication-level models and associated deliverables, including lift drawings, layout deliverables, coordination drawings, quantity validation, visualization assets, and field execution packages.
Collaborate with project leadership, field teams, preconstruction partners, and operating groups to identify VDC opportunities that improve planning, execution, and performance.
Establish, communicate, and manage project-specific VDC scopes, deliverables, priorities, schedules, and resource commitments across multiple active projects.
Lead model-based coordination, constructability reviews, and issue resolution to support field execution and integrated project delivery.
Establish and execute project scopes of work when applicable.
Manage and communicate model-generated information, reality capture data, production tracking metrics, and project visualizations to support project decisions.
Support field teams with planning, scheduling, digital asset management, sign-off processes, and field handoff workflows.
Track and report VDC service performance indicators, including coordination effectiveness, field adoption, model utilization, productivity improvements, and schedule reliability.
Build working relationships with operating group leaders, project teams, and self-perform leadership to understand business needs and align VDC services with future opportunities.
Assist in managing a pipeline of Self-Perform Work opportunities by identifying project needs, forecasting VDC service demand, and coordinating resource planning.
Mentor and develop VDC professionals through technical coaching, project guidance, knowledge sharing, and skills development.
Train and influence project teams and field personnel on VDC workflows, digital construction practices, and data-driven decision-making.
Improve Self-Perform Work playbooks, standards, workflows, and best practices by capturing lessons learned and promoting knowledge sharing.
Evaluate and implement technologies and workflows to improve collaboration, planning, coordination, field execution, and operational efficiency.
Support internal training initiatives, communities of practice, industry engagement, and enterprise VDC advancement.
Provide support to projects, programs, and operating groups beyond assigned geographic regions as business needs dictate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.