VDC/BIM Manager

Brightpath Associates LLC; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Wendell, North Carolina, seeks a VDC Department Manager to lead BIM/VDC efforts for MEP systems, emphasizing prefabrication and virtual planning before field execution.

This role focuses on building high‑performing teams, enforcing model accuracy, and promoting a Build it virtually first philosophy with trade partners to deliver fabrication‑ready models and coordinated shop drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7–10+ years in construction, BIM, VDC, or related roles.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and prefabrication.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Leadership in driving VDC adoption across teams and trade partners.
• Commitment to virtual construction methodologies.
• Exceptional attention to model accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM/VDC efforts for MEP systems with emphasis on prefabrication.
• Develop and enforce VDC standards and workflows.
• Champion Build it virtually first philosophy with internal teams and trade partners.
• Ensure model accuracy, constructability, and coordination.
• Oversee development of fabrication-ready models (LOD 400+) and spool drawings.
• Mentor and develop VDC professionals and project teams.
• Collaborate across departments, designers, clients, and fabricators.

Skills

BIM/VDC leadership

MEP systems knowledge

Team leadership

Prefabrication & virtual construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

The VDC Department Manager leads all BIM/VDC efforts related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, with a strong emphasis on prefabrication and building projects virtually before field execution begins. Success requires driving organizational buy-in to VDC processes and maintaining high standards of model accuracy to directly support fabrication, installation, and overall project outcomes.

The VDC Manager serves as a culture champion who develops high-performing teams and fosters an environment of trust, accountability, continuous improvement, and servant leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Departmental Leadership and Champion Company Culture

• Create a positive, collaborative, and high-performance environment that promotes respect, accountability, integrity, and teamwork.
• Lead with humility, transparency, and authenticity while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal departments, trade partners, designers, and clients.
• Navigate challenges and conflicts with a solutions-oriented mindset that strengthens relationships.
• Champion a “Build it virtually first” philosophy company-wide and with trade partners
• Establish and enforce model accuracy, completeness, and constructability expectations
• Implement quality control processes to validate models before release to fabrication or field teams
• Ensure models are precise in dimensions, routing, and trade coordination — detailed enough to support fabrication without rework

Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop VDC professionals, field personnel, and project teams.
• Conduct regular coaching conversations focused on both technical growth and leadership development.
• Build a career development pathway for team members.
• Encourage innovation, problem-solving, and ownership at all levels.
• Provide constructive feedback and recognize achievements that align with company values.

Prefabrication & Modular Construction

• Ensure models are developed to fabrication level (LOD 400+) for shop production
• Collaborate with fabrication shops to align model output with manufacturing capabilities
• Oversee spool drawings, assemblies, and material lists derived from coordinated models
• Validate installation sequencing virtually before fabrication and field work begins

VDC Process & Technology

• Develop and enforce BIM/VDC standards specific to mechanical/plumbing coordination and prefabrication
• Implement workflows connecting design, coordination, fabrication, and field execution
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (laser scanning, point clouds, digital twins)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7–10+ years of construction, BIM, VDC, or related industry experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and prefabrication
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Leadership in driving VDC adoption across teams and trade partners
• Strong commitment to virtual construction methodologies
• Exceptional attention to model accuracy and detail
• Ability to translate models into real-world construction and fabrication success
• High accountability for quality and constructability