Senior VDC Manager: Digital Construction Leader

DPR Construction; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior VDC leadership role based in Newport Beach, CA. The position focuses on managing VDC professionals and leading project-based implementation of model-based workflows that support coordination, planning, and construction integration.

The role partners with project leadership to embed VDC strategies into planning and execution, while developing talent and driving continuous improvement in digital construction capabilities for client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 6–8 years of experience in VDC, BIM, or digital construction required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and develops VDC professionals to deliver high-quality modeling, coordination, and planning services across multiple projects.
• Oversees project-specific VDC strategy, ensuring consistency in execution, deliverable quality, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Partners with project managers, design teams, and field operations to ensure VDC processes optimize constructability, safety, and efficiency.
• Reviews and validates VDC resource planning, performance metrics, and deliverables to ensure alignment with project and client goals.
• Guides teams in identifying and mitigating risks related to coordination, model accuracy, or cross-functional data integration.
• Promotes process improvement by standardizing VDC tools, templates, and procedures to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Coaches and mentors VDC Engineers and Senior VDC Engineers, fostering technical and professional growth across the team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior VDC leadership role based in Newport Beach, CA. The position focuses on managing VDC professionals and leading project-based implementation of model-based workflows that support coordination, planning, and construction integration.

The role partners with project leadership to embed VDC strategies into planning and execution, while developing talent and driving continuous improvement in digital construction capabilities for client value.