Associate Vice President/VDCO Practice Leader

The LiRo Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The LiRo Group in New York City is seeking an Associate Vice President - VDCO Practice Leader to guide the VDCO team and advance technology-driven asset management, BIM, reality capture, and digital transformation across major projects.

The role demands strategic leadership, client management, and cross-disciplinary coordination with LiDAR, 3D mapping, dashboard development, and cross-model workflows to deliver innovative solutions for public and private sector clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or an AEC-related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in VDC and digital transformation services.
• Proven experience integrating 3D/BIM technologies into multidisciplinary design and construction workflows.
• Demonstrated experience managing clients, projects, and major programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term vision and goals for the VDCO practice aligned with firm-wide goals.
• Mentor, recruit, and develop a high-performing VDCO team at the leading edge of technology and digital transformation.
• Oversee programs for training, mentorship, and staff certification across the practice.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, including public agencies, utilities, and private developers.

Skills

LiDAR

BIM Modeling

3D mapping

Digital modeling

Dashboard development

Cross-model coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or an AEC-related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Microstation

point cloud processing tools

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for an Associate Vice President - VDCO Practice Leaderfor our New York City Office in lower Manhattan.

LiRo-Hill’s Virtual Design & Construction Operations (VDCO) team is a multidisciplinary practice seamlessly integrating technology and innovation for the built environment. The VDCO practice is a critical component of the larger LiRo Spatial Intelligence (LSI) Group, which consists of our GIS, VDCO, and Survey units. Our VDCO team has a long history of delivering complex, ambitious infrastructure and commercial building projects utilizing the latest technology. The VDCO team employs full-time staff with wide-ranging technical backgrounds ranging from Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management and Operations. We implement BIM, Reality Capture, 3D coordination, Project Controls, Data Analytics, BIM Implementation Consulting, and much more.

Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides engineering, architectural, environmental, construction management, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to be a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Metro Park, NJ.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced VDCO leader to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing key clients, production teams, and projects with a strong technical foundation in asset management solutions, building information modeling, and coordination across multiple disciplines and software platforms. This individual will have excellent communication skills, presentation ability, a team-mindset, with the drive to continue to deliver cutting-edge technology and digital transformation solutions to both internal and external clients.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a long-term vision and goals for the VDCO practice aligned with firm-wide goals.
• Mentor, recruit, and develop a high-performing VDCO team at the leading edge of technology and digital transformation in the AEC space.
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration across departments.
• Oversee the programs for training, mentorship, and staff certification across the practice.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or an AEC-related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in VDC and digital transformation services.
• Proven experience integrating 3D/BIM technologies into multidisciplinary design and construction workflows.
• Demonstrated experience managing clients, projects, and major programs.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Deep understanding of LiDAR, BIM Modeling, LiDAR, 3D mapping, digital modeling, dashboard development, and cross model coordination.
• Proficiency with major software platforms: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, Microstation, and point cloud processing tools.
• Strategic leadership ability to drive digital innovation within an established AEC environment.
• Strong communication, client relationship, and business development skills.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), GISP, or related professional certification preferred.

Performance Metrics

• Drive innovation and adoption of emerging VDCO technologies, including reality capture, scan to BIM automation, asset management solutions, digital twins, and data analytics.
• Support the development of and leverage machine learning tools, artificial intelligence, custom built software applications, and other solutions to drive efficiency, deliver innovative products, and exceed client expectations.
• Support cross-discipline integration of VDCO, survey, and GIS workflows to improve design accuracy, field-to-model connectivity, and project delivery efficiency.
• Partner with other senior executives to integrate and deploy VDCO solutions across the company.

Operational & Technical Oversight

• Oversee execution of VDCO modeling projects from scoping through delivery.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards for data collection, processing, and integration across our network and systems.
• Ensure efficient utilization of staff and resources, maintaining high technical standards and schedule performance.
• Direct development and implementation of standard operating procedures, software standards, and data management policies.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, including public agencies, utilities, transportation departments, and private developers.
• Identify and pursue new markets and service offerings leveraging VDCO technologies and digital transformation for comprehensive asset management services.
• Lead proposal development, interviews, and presentations for VDCO pursuits.
• Represent the firm in professional and industry associations to enhance visibility and technical credibility.

Team Development

• Develop and implement the strategic plan for the growth of the VDCO practice.
• Growth in VDC revenue and profitability.
• Expansion of firmwide digital capabilities and VDC adoption.
• Staff retention and professional development within the group.
• Client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Leadership in thought, innovation, and the consistent delivery of technical excellence across the industry.

Additional Information:

• The candidate must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available.

Our Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

-We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment

-Compensation: Minimum: $170,000: Maximum: $210,000. The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidates’ qualifications and location.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.