Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a VDC Manager for a data center project in Des Moines, Iowa. The role applies VDC technologies onsite and provides project teams with expertise in drones, robotics, laser scanning, and reality capture. The manager leverages 3D, 4D, and 5D digital content to support the design, management, and implementation of VDC systems, while streamlining workflows across departments such as preconstruction and field operations. The VDC Manager maintains and coordinates project models, including site and logistics models, trade and construction models, consolidated coordination models, and final as-built models. The role also performs or manages technology activities such as drone flights and data processing, laser scanning, reality capture, robotic layout, and quality-assurance walks comparing models with actual site conditions. The manager coordinates deviations, model updates, and project changes with trades and the project team, and may perform project engineering duties such as submittals and trade management. Additional responsibilities include supporting VDC training, testing and implementing approved software and hardware, preparing estimates and cost analyses when requested, maintaining VDC standards and best practices, analyzing metrics, and proposing improvements. The role contributes to vendor negotiations, marketing and business development, and presentations of VDC capabilities to owners, architects, and project teams. The VDC Manager also mentors team members and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

An industry-related bachelor’s degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
At least five years of architectural services, construction, or manufacturing experience.
At least two years of VDC/BIM management experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
General understanding of VDC software such as SketchUp, Fuzor, InfraWorks, and Adobe Suite, as well as VDC systems and hardware.
Ability to learn other specific software, including JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.
Initiative, independent judgment, project management and analytical skills, leadership, business acumen, client-relations skills, and decision-making ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LEAN principles.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Experience with drones, including an FAA Part 107 Certificate; LiDAR scanning; reality capture and processing of related data; and use of data from these systems.

Responsibilities

Apply VDC technologies onsite with project teams.
Provide onsite technological expertise in drones, robotics, laser scanning, and reality capture.
Use 3D, 4D, and 5D digital content and assets to support the design, management, and implementation of VDC systems.
Streamline workflows among project departments, including preconstruction and field operations.
Collaborate with the learning and development team to lead VDC training sessions.
Test, plan, and direct implementation of approved software and hardware, coordinating with stakeholders as needed.
Produce VDC estimates and cost analyses when requested.
Propose improvement areas supporting companywide strategic initiatives to the VDC leader.
Maintain VDC standards and best practices in accordance with industry knowledge, and manage updates as needed.
Analyze metrics, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions.
Participate in vendor, supplier, and service-provider negotiations.
Support the company’s reputation for operational excellence, innovative problem solving, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Participate in marketing and business development initiatives and promote VDC capabilities within the industry.
Present VDC capabilities to owners, architects, and project teams as requested.
Keep abreast of software and technology developments and identify areas for improvement.
Mentor team members, delegate tasks and responsibilities for their development, and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
Maintain site models and logistics plans.
Handle RFIs and architect/engineer design changes and updates.
Track, evaluate, and help develop trade and construction models.
Maintain consolidated coordination models and compile final as-built models.
Perform or manage VDC technology work, including weekly drone flights and data processing, laser scanning and reality capture, robotic layout systems, and reality-capture production programs.
Conduct daily or weekly quality-assurance walks comparing the model with actual construction conditions, log deviations, and coordinate model updates with trades.
Work with the project team to reflect changes in the model.
Perform project engineering duties, such as submittals and trade management, as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.