VDC/BIM Manager

SPC Mechanical Corporation; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SPC Mechanical Corporation in Wendell, NC, seeks a VDC Department Manager to lead BIM/VDC efforts for MEP systems, emphasizing prefabrication and virtual modeling before on-site work.

You will build high-performing teams, drive buy-in for VDC processes, ensure model accuracy (LOD 400+), and coordinate with fabrication shops, field teams, and trade partners to ensure constructability and project success. A leadership background and a passion for continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–10+ years in construction, BIM, VDC, or related industry experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, installation practices, and prefabrication.
• Proven experience developing fabrication-level models (LOD 400+).

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM/VDC efforts for MEP systems and prefabrication initiatives.
• Champion Build it virtually first philosophy and ensure model accuracy.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop VDC professionals and project teams.
• Develop and enforce BIM/VDC standards for coordination and prefabrication.
• Coordinate with fabrication shops, field teams, and trade partners to ensure constructability.

Skills

BIM leadership

VDC management

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MEP systems

LOD 400+

Team development

Prefabrication

Construction coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Job Summary
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.
• Virtual Construction & Model Integrity
  • 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
• Proven experience developing fabrication-level models (LOD 400+)
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud

Key Competencies

• 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