VDC Manager

DPR•Monroe, LA

16d

About The Position

DPR Construction is seeking to fill a Virtual Design & Construction, Project Manager . A successful candidate will lead development, implementation and support of all VDC processes across the region. The primary objective for this individual is to support established VDC initiatives leveraged by project teams both in the office and field, and supporting model-based project management, process workflows, and construction technology deployment for DPR business units.

Requirements

Ability to apply low risk management measures
Effectively manage and multi-task VDC operations and processes on “5+” projects
Travel and have a flexible work schedule
Collaborate and understand complex processes and produce solutions to them
Lead and be led
Understand, communicate, and explain technical processes and programs to every day users
Speak and present internally/externally
Create and executing strategic plans
Allocating resources and management of personnel
Hardware and technology platform adoption and integration
Training and education of programs and processes
Time/project management
Creation of visual graphics, media, and content
Advanced understanding of design, engineering, and construction processes
Technical services such as UAV’s, laser scanning, AR/VR, etc.)
Data management and exchange protocols
Cloud computing and file server management
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the building industry
Have 5-7+ years’ experience working Precon, Operations, or VDC-related role
5-7+ years in the field of design, engineering, or construction
Intermediate to Advanced level software knowledge in Autodesk packages (i.e.: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, etc.) and other platforms

Responsibilities

Responsible for deployment of VDC initiatives and VDC technology platform(s) / solutions
Train, educate and mentor project personnel in various BIM software and processes
Work with project teams to establish complete BIM/VDC execution strategy; Provide project specific VDC strategy at the onset and incorporate in BIM/VDC Execution Plan
Oversee project-specific VDC strategies, scope and plans in addition to managing successful implementation of DPR’s current best practices and high standards for predictable results and efficient VDC delivery
Manage on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of VDC applications and processes in addition VDC deliverables
Manage and support VDC Engineer(s) where needed
Assist in strategic business roadmap development, and in preparing the BIM/VDC portions of proposals and participating in interviews when appropriate
Provide guidance and support with contract language for BIM scopes; develop preconstruction subcontractor procurement templates and exhibits for BIM/VDC buyout
Oversee that each project is utilizing the Project VDC Execution Plan and adhering to the project’s contractual requirements
Contribute to KPI’s and metrics to evaluate and assess value, impact, ROI of established VDC initiatives
Monitor and track BIM specific metrics via the Dashboard or other tracking platforms
Help facilitate and set up projects with VDC Services