VDC Manager

Thornton Construction Company • Opa-locka, FL

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About The Position

The VDC Manager develops and manages the companywide VDC process and serves as a liaison between departments and Business Units. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on oversight of VDC integration in projects, ensuring coordination and alignment with project goals and standards. The position develops project-specific BIM execution plans, supports preconstruction services, helps ensure timely approval of models and drawings, collaborates with IT and VDC staff to maintain and evolve standards and 3D software tools, and ensures compliance with VDC-related contract terms. It also supports Business Development with RFQ preparations and presentations and researches new technologies for potential company implementation.

The VDC Manager leads VDC strategies, budgets, schedules, modeling and coordination activities across projects. The role works with project teams and subcontractors on guidelines, model submissions, clash detection, RFIs, project coordination, and close-out documentation. It also establishes best practices and quality standards, identifies and mitigates process risks, and communicates with clients about the value of VDC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture; completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program; or equivalent education demonstrating a solid foundation in relevant fields.
• 5–8 years of progressive project experience in roles such as Project Engineer, Project Manager, or equivalent, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of and direct support experience with software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, and Archicad.
• Ability to support and manage BIM and VDC production operations and foster interoffice collaboration using relevant platforms alongside IT staff, office staff, and project teams.
• Leadership ability to guide and motivate teams toward project goals and effective collaboration and performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and urgency in addressing challenges.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating.
• Ability to demonstrate Thornton’s Core Values: Safety, Exceptional Quality & Service, Community, Professionalism, Empowerment, and Accountability.
• Customer-service orientation, internally and externally.
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently and complete work effectively.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and well-organized.
• Positive attitude toward work, business relationships, goals, objectives, and expected performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, multitask, prioritize deadlines, and solve problems thoroughly.
• Self-starter and dependable, given the independent nature of the work.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work effectively under stress, meet short deadlines, and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute VDC strategies aligned with company objectives to support innovation and efficient project delivery.
• Estimate and establish VDC modeling budgets and schedules for designated projects.
• Evaluate and implement technologies and tools for VDC processes.
• Help project teams identify necessary subcontractor involvement and serve as Model Administrator for assigned projects.
• Develop or modify project-specific VDC Guidelines before bid or preconstruction services.
• Support project teams in reviewing and approving subcontractor adherence to VDC Guidelines, including model submission schedules, updates, as-built conditions, record sets, and project close-out.
• Lead clash detection and resolution, and participate with project teams in resolving RFIs during preconstruction.
• Organize and lead VDC coordination meetings involving VDC Engineers, users, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate among design, construction, and other project stakeholders to support communication and integration of VDC methodologies.
• Establish and enforce VDC best practices, quality standards, and protocols across projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks in VDC processes and develop contingency plans and proactive strategies.
• Liaise with clients to explain VDC's value and impact, build trust, and address client needs and expectations.
• Develop project-specific BIM execution plans and assist project teams with preconstruction services and timely model and drawing approvals.
• Collaborate with IT and VDC staff to maintain and evolve VDC standards and 3D software tools.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms related to VDC.
• Assist Business Development with RFQ preparations and presentations.
• Research and recommend new technologies for company implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager