Senior VDC & BIM Manager, Self-Perform Construction

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generous 401

Paid time off

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced VDC Manager - Self-Perform Work to lead VDC processes across self-perform projects from our headquarters. You will coordinate with staff at all levels to advance digital construction initiatives, with a focus on enabling field execution and integrated delivery.

The role requires extensive experience with 2D/3D/4D modeling, BIM coordination, and a proactive, confidential approach to information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum eight years of progressively challenging construction management experience.
• Current driver's license.
• Experience managing and leading a dynamic team.
• Licensure in professional field preferred.
• High level of competency with advanced software. (2D, 3D and 4D).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Building Design Systems (Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Civil3D, 3Ds Max, Navisworks).
• Revizto, Synchro, Enscape, ArcGIS, Drone Deploy.
• Rendering and Animation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary VDC partner for Self-Perform Work teams delivering high-value digital construction services.
• Plan, implement, and manage VDC processes and technologies to improve project predictability, field productivity, quality, safety, and schedule performance across self-performed scopes of work.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain construction and fabrication-level models supporting self-performed work, including lift drawings, layout deliverables, coordination drawings, quantity validation, visualization assets, and field execution packages.
• Collaborate with project leadership, field teams, preconstruction partners, and operating groups to identify opportunities where VDC processes can improve planning, execution, and project performance.
• Establish, communicate, and manage project-specific VDC scopes, deliverables, priorities, schedules, and resource commitments across multiple active projects.
• Lead model-based coordination, constructability reviews, and issue resolution efforts to support successful field execution and integrated project delivery.
• Manage and communicate model-generated information, reality capture data, production tracking metrics, and project visualizations to support informed project decision-making.
• Support field teams through planning, scheduling, digital asset management, sign-off processes, and field handoff workflows to ensure reliable and actionable project information.
• Track and report KPIs associated with VDC services, including coordination effectiveness, field adoption, model utilization, productivity improvements, and schedule reliability.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with operating group leaders, project teams, and self-perform leadership to understand business needs, provide proactive support, and align VDC services with future opportunities.
• Assist in managing a pipeline of Self-Perform Work opportunities by identifying upcoming project needs, forecasting VDC service demand, and coordinating resource planning activities.
• Mentor and develop VDC professionals through technical coaching, project guidance, knowledge sharing, and skills development opportunities.
• Train and influence project teams and field personnel on effective VDC workflows, digital construction practices, and data-driven decision-making methods.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Self-Perform Work playbooks, standards, workflows, and best practices by capturing lessons learned and promoting knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and innovative workflows that improve collaboration, planning, coordination, field execution, and operational efficiency.
• Support internal training initiatives, communities of practice, industry engagement, and enterprise VDC advancement efforts.
• Provide support to projects, programs, and operating groups beyond assigned geographic regions as business needs dictate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

VDC expertise

BIM/4D experience

Communication skills

Render/Animation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Licensure in professional field preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Civil 3D

3ds Max

Navisworks

Revizto

Synchro

Enscape

ArcGIS

DroneDeploy

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced VDC Manager - Self-Perform Work to lead VDC processes across self-perform projects from our headquarters. You will coordinate with staff at all levels to advance digital construction initiatives, with a focus on enabling field execution and integrated delivery.

The role requires extensive experience with 2D/3D/4D modeling, BIM coordination, and a proactive, confidential approach to information.