Commercial BIMVDC Manager

Estrem & Co.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Estrem & Co. is seeking a VDC/BIM Manager II for our West Palm Beach, FL projects. You will lead VDC process development, standardization, and training, coordinating with design teams and field staff to keep modeling on schedule and within budget.

You will manage 2+ concurrent projects, implement BIM strategies across large-scale developments, and mentor VDC coordinators and staff in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Archicad, and Procore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC/BIM Implementation Plan meetings and establish project-specific VDC guidelines prior to bid or preconstruction services.
• Establish and implement VDC procedures and techniques to ensure timely modeling and shop-drawing approval.
• Lead the adoption of VDC tools and processes and develop training material and conduct VDC software and procedure training.
• Scope: lead the VDC process on 2+ concurrent projects, coordinating VDC Coordinators and staff.
• Serve as Model Administrator for assigned projects and assist project teams with preconstruction services.
• Collect, track, and report all clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams during preconstruction.
• Implement VDC technologies on large-scale projects, including 4D scheduling.
• Monitor and manage the modeling process to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Determine required subcontractor participation and review/approve subcontractor adherence to VDC guidelines, including model submittal schedules and as-built updates for record set / project close-out.
• Ensure a successful project-team experience with all approved third-party VDC vendors.
• Advise and assist the field with process and methods as defined by company standards.
• Manage and resolve disputes, performance deficiencies, and matters requiring disciplinary action.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing project team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering/CM/Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

Archicad

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

VDC/BIM Manager

Commercial Operations - West Palm Beach, Florida

The Opportunity

The VDC Manager II manages the VDC process across multiple concurrent projects of increasing complexity, providing leadership and coordination for VDC staff and serving as a liaison between departments, clients, and architects.

Scope: lead 2+ projects at a time.

What You'll Do

VDC Process & Standards

• Lead VDC/BIM Implementation Plan meetings and establish project-specific VDC guidelines prior to bid or preconstruction services.
• Establish and implement VDC procedures and techniques to ensure timely modeling and shop-drawing approval.
• Lead the adoption of VDC tools and processes and develop training material and conduct VDC software and procedure training.
• Scope: lead the VDC process on 2+ concurrent projects, coordinating VDC Coordinators and staff.

Project Modeling & Coordination

• Serve as Model Administrator for assigned projects and assist project teams with preconstruction services.
• Collect, track, and report all clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams during preconstruction.
• Implement VDC technologies on large-scale projects, including 4D scheduling.
• Monitor and manage the modeling process to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Determine required subcontractor participation and review/approve subcontractor adherence to VDC guidelines, including model submittal schedules and as-built updates for record set / project close-out.
• Ensure a successful project-team experience with all approved third-party VDC vendors.

Team & Field Support

• Advise and assist the field with process and methods as defined by company standards.
• Manage and resolve disputes, performance deficiencies, and matters requiring disciplinary action.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing project team members.

What You Bring to the Role

Experience & Education

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal.

Skills & Attributes

• Proficient with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, Archicad, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Procore.
• Thorough understanding of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, estimating) preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Primarily works in an office environment at a desk and computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally visits active construction sites and may be exposed to weather, noise, dust, and machinery.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for repetitive tasks such as keyboard, phone, and filing.
• Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries up to 50 pounds; regularly up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, or stands on a stool to access files and materials.
• Requires close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly and hear conversations in person and by phone.