Virtual Design and Construction Manager

Christman•Detroit, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christman Company is looking for a VDC Manager in the greater southeast Michigan region who will be a key leader in virtual design and construction service capabilities for internal and external stakeholders. This individual will manage all building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) services for projects during the planning, construction, and close-out phases. This includes model management and development for 3D coordination, 4D scheduling, quantity take-off, and facility management deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Drafting and Design, Construction Management, or related job field.
Five (5) years of experience in VDC or BIM management roles.
Relevant experience in the AEC market.
Proficient in core functions of Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC), software such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Synchro.
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
Ability to contribute as a member of a team and help others succeed.
Self-motivated.
Problem-solver.
Creative thinking.
Comfort level presenting concepts and ideas.
Strong computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to clearly convey thoughts and ideas effectively. This includes listening, interpreting, formulating, and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages.
Collaborative skills towards effective partnership in a highly creative design process and a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while planning, scheduling, and organizing a professional schedule to complete actions within established deadlines.
Able to research, analyze, identify viable options, draw sound conclusions, present findings, and make thoughtful recommendations considering overall risk and short-term/long-term impact.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Creating and managing BIM deliverables using methods to meet the project budget.
Identifying opportunities for VDC services to improve project delivery.
Managing transitions from project planning, bidding, coordination, fabrication, installation, and close-out.
Developing project teams' use of BIM and implementation of BIM outside of coordination meetings (acts as a change agent).
Partnering with marketing and business development teams on internal and external marketing; pursuits, business development events, social media, etc.
Delegating work to VDC team, Christman peers, and trade contractors.
Leading and mentoring VDC coordinators and interns.
Learning and testing new technologies.
Following and presenting new technologies to the VDC team for discussion.
Identifying opportunities and utilizing full array of VDC resources.
Demonstrating proficiency using BIM for 4D scheduling.
Demonstrating proficiency leading use of BIM for 5D estimating with project planning peers.
Demonstrating proficiency using BIM for 6D facility management.
Demonstrating proficiency with virtual and augmented reality.
Demonstrating proficiency creating marketing graphics, renderings, and animations.
Working with design team during preconstruction to provide BIM-enabled constructability review.
Assisting VDC group in updating and maintaining document standards and processes.