VDC Manager

W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The VDC Manager oversees the company’s Virtual Design and Coordination operations, combining VDC expertise with leadership responsibility for the success of all VDC projects. The role works under general supervision, follows established guidelines, and participates in regular check-ins to review progress, clarify priorities, and address challenges. The manager leads VDC personnel and projects from kickoff through coordination and deliverable release, ensuring consistent modeling standards, workflows, quality control, fabrication alignment, and field installation support. The role collaborates with project management, estimating, fabrication, and field operations, and also performs administrative tasks for the broader Preconstruction group. The position is normally performed in an office or jobsite office environment. A flexible schedule, periodic overtime, and overnight travel may be required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of applicable experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (preferred).
Advanced knowledge of VDC modeling and coordination.
Strong understanding of the coordination, fabrication, and installation of mechanical and plumbing systems.
Experience managing VDC teams and leading coordination efforts.
Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and related VDC tools.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive organizational change.
Skills in mentoring, coaching, and developing technical and operational staff.
Familiarity with department or team financial management using ERP software.
Strong cross-functional communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Commitment to safety leadership and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering.
Five or more years of leadership experience in VDC.

Responsibilities

Manage direct reports through communication, planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and leadership to achieve corporate mandates and goals.
Conduct employee reviews and maintain team feedback to support employee growth.
Plan and execute VDC activities on time and in alignment with corporate goals.
Lead and mentor VDC Team Leads and modelers, and manage workload, staffing, and performance.
Oversee VDC scope from project kickoff through coordination and deliverable release.
Enforce modeling standards, workflows, and quality control across projects.
Manage high-level coordination issues, clash resolution, and constructability reviews.
Ensure VDC output aligns with fabrication standards and field installation needs.
Support field teams with accurate drawings, layout data, and model updates.
Approve major VDC deliverables, including shop drawings and as-built strategies.
Improve VDC processes, evaluate new technologies, and support department growth.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Estimating, Fabrication, and Field Operations.
Perform administrative tasks to support the broader Preconstruction group.
Comply with federal and state laws and regulations and Company rules.
Participate in online and in-person training and other educational opportunities.
Perform other job-related activities requested by the immediate supervisor.