Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager

Neenan•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

The Neenan Company is seeking a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager to support its integrated team through coordination and optimization of technology used throughout the design and construction processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, motivated to grow, and can contribute meaningfully to both design and construction processes while continuing to develop their leadership and technical skills. The VDC Manager leads the firm's digital delivery strategy across both design and construction. This role is responsible for BIM management with the design group and integration, coordination, and optimization of BIM technology with preconstruction and construction. The VDC Manager ensures that digital tools, workflows, and data are aligned to improve project outcomes, enhance collaboration, and support efficient project execution from concept through closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5-10+ years of experience in BIM/VDC within design, construction, or design-build environments
Strong proficiency in BIM authoring, coordination, and visualization tools (e.g., Revit, Enscape, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma or similar platforms)
Proficiency in project management and construction software/hardware (e.g., Autodesk Forma, Trimble, Bluebeam, etc.)
Experience supporting both design teams and construction/field operations
Understanding of construction methods, sequencing, civil and structural survey standards
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with minimal direction
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Self-motivated and goal focused with a desire to learn and grow within an integrated design-build environment

Responsibilities

Establish, implement, and maintain firm-wide BIM standards, templates, best practices, and levels of development (LOD)
Oversee model development, coordination, and quality across project teams
Support project teams in model setup, execution, and troubleshooting
Lead clash detection and interdisciplinary coordination processes
Facilitate clash coordination meetings efficiently and effectively
Ensure models are structured to support downstream construction use
Coordinate BIM expectations with design build partners and consultants
Manage BIM execution plans (BEPs) and project-specific digital delivery requirements
Lead VDC processes including model-based coordination and constructability reviews
Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to leverage models for estimating, logistics planning, and sequencing
Support project teams with model access, layout and survey control, QA/QC workflows
Support design, project management, and field software integration in consolidated environment (e.g., Autodesk Forma, Procore, etc.)
Support project teams with various image capture technology including: 360? cameras, laser scanning, point cloud processing and analysis, photogrammetry, etc.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies where beneficial
Serve as the firm's internal expert and champion for BIM/VDC processes
Train and mentor staff across design and construction teams
Develop documentation, guides, and standards for consistent implementation
Collaborate with leadership to align VDC strategy with firm goals
Identify opportunities to improve project delivery through technology and process innovation, for example: development of BIM to support downstream construction use (quantities, 4D scheduling, phasing, logistics)
Track and evaluate the effectiveness of VDC initiatives
Support firmwide technology planning and investment decisions
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in BIM/VDC