Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager

Barton Malow Builders•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Barton Malow is seeking a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager to join our growing team in Orlando, Florida . At Barton Malow, VDC is more than technology—it’s a strategic approach that integrates 3D modeling and innovative tools throughout the project lifecycle to improve performance, collaboration, and outcomes. In this role, you will lead the delivery of VDC services across complex projects and pursuits, partnering closely with project teams, designers, and clients to enhance quality, optimize schedule and cost, and drive constructability. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking construction technology leader who is passionate about advancing VDC processes, mentoring teams, and shaping how technology-enabled construction is delivered in the Central Florida market. The VDC Manager oversees VDC efforts related to projects, pursuits, and training and/or initiatives to ensure the VDC services are implemented with quality and managed within budget and schedule. This position may have some project responsibilities and is responsible for directing and mentoring VDC and project staff. This position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as excellent communication and client service skills. This role must have a strong presence and eagerness to lead projects or initiatives with VDC technology. The VDC Manager demonstrates a desire and aptitude to improve VDC tools and processes using experience, and technical and project knowledge.

Requirements

8+ Years of commercial construction experience with directly related VDC responsibilities
Ability to travel throughout greater Orlando / Central Florida to project sites as needed

Responsibilities

Creates and delivers formal and informal training: e-learning, instructor-led and webinar, as required
Trains and supports VDC team members and project teams in every area of VDC, including hosting Company webinars for VDC company learning opportunities as well as leading speaking engagements at various industry events and conferences
Leads software testing for new releases of existing and new software
Independently creates quality BIM Execution Plans (including 013700 and AE BIM Guidelines)
Reviews BIM Execution Plans created by VDC Engineers and provides necessary mentoring and support
Produces a BIM Execution Plan (BIMxP), as required
Delivers and oversees implementation of VDC services on various projects and/or pursuits
Suggests improvements or differentiators and guides teams on projects and/or pursuits
Understands cost & schedule requirements in partnership with project controls for VDC related tasks
Creates and manages budget related to VDC delivered services on a project
Guides and trains other VDC members in budgeting VDC services
Understands minimal VDC requirements
Utilizes PowerBI Data Dashboards.
Executes, manages, and / or assists in compliance with Standard Practices during preconstruction and/or project delivery with processes such as, but not limited to, the following: Autodesk Forma 5D Model, Model based quantity take-off, collaborative 2D/3D constructability reviews, Site Logistics, planning, 4D Scheduling, 3D Coordination including owner equipment coordination process , Reality Capture, augmented/virtual reality, 7D facility management, Digital Twin setup, closeout best practices, and the punchlist process
General and / or Expert knowledge of Barton Malow VDC Software and Processes
Assists Build Plans and sequences
Participates in Project Kick-off/Start-up meetings
Manages basic owner and project team issues/concerns and handles communications with lower levels of owner organization, issues with subcontractors, and relationships and communication with architect/engineers, clients and consultants
Understands each project's unique change management requirements and RFI processes; ensures VDC processes are set up and executed in alignment with them
Creates VDC services change management /quote information receiving assistance for initial assumptions
Seeks repeat and new business sales, including assisting with the response to RFPs and preparation of presentations
Identifies and implements opportunities for fee enhancements, including billing rates, self-perform opportunities, and additional scope
Participates in preparation of preselling efforts with prospective and current clients