Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager

The Weitz Company•San Antonio, TX

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a VDC Manager to work on a data center project in San Marcos, Texas. The role applies VDC technologies onsite and provides project teams with expertise in drones, robotics, laser scanning, and reality capture. The manager uses 3D, 4D, and 5D digital content to support the design, management, and implementation of VDC systems, while coordinating streamlined workflows across departments such as preconstruction and field operations. The VDC Manager manages project models and plans, including site models, logistics plans, trade and construction models, consolidated coordination models, and final as-built models. The position also handles RFIs and design updates, coordinates model changes with trades, and performs regular quality-assurance walks to compare models with actual site conditions. Other technology responsibilities may include weekly drone flights and data processing, laser scanning, reality capture, robotic layout systems, and reality-capture production programs. Project engineering duties, such as submittals and trade management, may also be assigned. The role supports VDC training, evaluates and implements approved software and hardware, prepares estimates and cost analyses when requested, analyzes performance metrics, and recommends improvements. The manager maintains VDC standards and best practices, contributes to company strategic initiatives, participates in vendor negotiations and business development, presents VDC capabilities to owners, architects, and project teams, and mentors team members. Other duties may be assigned. An industry-related bachelor's degree is required, although an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Candidates need at least five years of architectural services, construction, or manufacturing experience, including at least two years of VDC/BIM management experience. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks, plus a general understanding of other VDC software, systems, and hardware and the ability to learn additional tools. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

Requirements

An industry-related bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of architectural services, construction, or manufacturing experience.
At least two years of VDC/BIM management experience.
Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
General understanding of VDC software, systems, and hardware, and 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, and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LEAN principles.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
Experience with drones, an FAA Part 107 Certificate, LiDAR scanning, reality capture, processing data from these systems, and utilizing the data.
General familiarity with VDC tools such as SketchUp, Fuzor, InfraWorks, and Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

Apply VDC technologies onsite with project teams.
Provide technological expertise for drones, robotics, laser scanning, and reality capture.
Use 3D, 4D, and 5D digital content and assets to assist with the design, management, and implementation of VDC systems.
Streamline workflows between 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 for review and implementation.
Maintain VDC standards and best practices in accordance with industry knowledge, and manage updates as needed.
Analyze metrics, identify improvement areas, 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 when requested.
Keep abreast of software and technology developments and identify areas for improvement.
Mentor team members, delegate tasks and responsibilities for development, and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
Maintain site models and logistics plans; handle RFIs and architecture/engineering design changes and updates; track, evaluate, and help develop trade and construction models; maintain consolidated coordination models; and compile final as-built models.
Perform VDC technology duties that may include 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 build conditions, log deviations, coordinate model updates with trades, and work with the project team on changes to reflect in the model.
Perform project engineering duties, such as submittals and trade management, as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.