VDC Manager

Swinerton•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage Virtual Design Constructions [VDC] coordination, resources, deliverables, pursuits content for assigned division(s) and/or market(s). Oversee and implement the use of Building Information Modeling [BIM] and VDC digital technologies and methodologies on construction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or certification in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 8-10 years of design, engineering, or construction experience; with at least 5-6 years in VDC or Detailing related experience.
In-depth understanding of commercial construction means and methods.
Experience with managing teams and driving department objectives
Extensive knowledge of industry standard BIM software application; advanced Revit experience expected.
Able to educate others on VDC systems, processes, and tools.
Proficient ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience with managing multiple project assignments.
Displays critical thinking ability with effective problem-solving skills.
Relationship driven, fosters collaboration, and able to partner with project and trade partners to execute project successfully.
Ability to travel to support company VDC needs.

Responsibilities

Able to perform essential Assistant VDC Lead responsibilities and duties.
Assist with identifying best-in-class talent, support the hiring process, and ensure new hires have a successful integration experience.
Assist with training, developing, coaching, and managing work assignments of VDC personnel.
Support with managing project productivity, efficiency, deliverables, and budgets.
Assist the business planning process and executing business objectives and goals.
Assist with overseeing all VDC related tasks and resources to support project sites and pursuits.
Take lead in pursuit reviews and project information to develop content, produce industry leading realistic renderings, graphics, animations, or other visuals to support pursuits and interviews.
Support design build, preconstruction, and operations team(s) with VDC related project setup.
Take lead in reviewing, planning, and managing project requirements, and deliverables.
Assist with managing and maintaining automation practices to support coordination deliverables.
Schedule, manage, and update VDC-specific schedule activities and ensure milestones are met.
Take lead in setting up background models to ensure efficient project setup, utilize real world coordinates and project coordinates to support effective coordination, surveying, and layout.
Oversee and conduct VDC-related constructability reviews and manage the resolution of design conflicts with design and trade partners.
Manage the resolution of coordination clashes in collaboration with project teams to support efficient coordination, across multiple projects.
Manage, coach, and train on proper model setup to deliver as-built, facility operations, maintenance requirements, and close out deliverables.
Assist with reviewing modeling and detailing work for quality and completeness in line with best-in-class standards.
Maintain communication with divisional leadership to deliver and gain feedback to remain aligned.
Assist with managing objectives and key results (OKR's), report on key metrics, and utilize key performance indications (KPIs) to drive VDC/divisional/regional goals.
Oversee digital organization of divisional folders, data management, and archiving.
Develop content and facilitate internal/external trainings on the application of VDC processes and tools.
Oversee field support, coach, and educate teams to address and resolve coordination issues.
Write, review, and train operations on VDC coordination work orders, scopes of work, and executing contracts, including consultant agreements.
Oversee meetings and train project teams to run coordination meetings across multiple projects.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.