VDC Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company • Sacramento, CA

5d • $85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self-motivated, energetic, dynamic, confident, tech-savvy individual who is passionate about creating virtual building efficiencies within the construction industry. This individual will have on-the-job experience with BIM/VDC applications & processes and extensive knowledge of construction & the built environment. They will lead the execution of the Virtual Building process, review and provide feedback on the constructability of Design Intent models provided by design partners, and manage and review fabrication building information models (BIMs) created by subcontractors to facilitate 3D coordination and Clash detection, shop drawing production, and prefabrication. The role also involves utilizing the coordinated model to support field installation and As-built model delivery at project closeout. The ideal candidate will be proficient in reading construction drawings, understanding specifications and building codes, and other technical data. They should bring creativity and innovation to their projects & groups, test new software & technologies, and make recommendations on their use for project-specific needs. Additionally, they will manage subcontractors, run effective meetings, create 3D visualizations as necessary during project lifecycles, and thrive in a team environment, contributing to larger projects while also producing independent work. An innately curious, forward-thinking personality is desired to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks, and the ability to multi-task and deliver parallel successful products is essential.

Requirements

• On the job experience with BIM/VDC applications & processes.
• Extensive knowledge of construction & the built environment.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings, understanding specifications and building codes, and other technical data.
• Excellent General Computing Skills
• Understand Cloud-based file sharing
• Autodesk Navisworks Manage
• Autodesk Revit
• Sketchup
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, detailed oriented, and open minded
• Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams
• Skilled at problem solving
• Strong Time-Management Skills

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to one or more of the following software is strongly encouraged: Tekla, AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, CAD-Duct, CAD-Mech, Assemble, Revitzo, Synchro, Fuzor, Solibri, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Virtual Building process.
• Review and provide feedback on constructability of Design Intent models provided by design partners.
• Manage and review fabrication building information models (BIMs) created by subcontractors to facilitate 3D coordination and Clash detection, shop drawing production and prefabrication.
• Utilize the coordinated model to support field installation and As-built model delivery at project closeout.
• Bring creativity and innovation to their projects & groups. Test new software & technologies and make recommendations on the use for project specific needs.
• Manage subcontractors and run effective meetings.
• Create 3D visualizations as necessary during project lifecycles.
• Thrive in a team environment both contributing to larger projects and producing independent work.
• Be able to multi-task and deliver parallel successful products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed