VDC/BIM Manager (Mission-Critical / Data Center Focus)

STO Building Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer"s

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

STO Building Group is seeking a VDC Manager with mission-critical/data center focus to support data center construction projects in Philadelphia or remote. The role emphasizes MEP/FP coordination, clash detection, and delivering high-quality BIM deliverables for construction execution.

You will lead coordination with field teams, design partners, and specialty vendors while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in VDC/BIM coordination, strong Revit/Navisworks/AutoCAD skills,

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in a VDC/BIM coordination role (GC, subcontractor, or design firm).
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with ACC; experience with ReCap and point cloud workflows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MEP/FP BIM coordination workflows from preconstruction through construction.
• Facilitate coordination with field superintendents, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Perform and oversee clash detection and resolution using Navisworks and ACC.
• Develop, manage, and maintain coordinated BIM models and drawings based on inputs.
• Lead coordination meetings, track actions, ensure issue resolution and accountability.

Skills

Coordination leadership

Strong communication

Collaboration across disciplines

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

ReCap

Point cloud workflows

Job description

VDC/BIM Manager (Mission-Critical / Data Center Focus)

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA or remote considered

LF Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a VDC Manager in Atlanta to support data center new construction projects. The Senior VDC Coordinator plays a critical role in implementing VDC processes throughout design and construction, with a strong emphasis on MEP/FP systems coordination in complex, high-density, and mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for leading coordination efforts, driving issue resolution, and ensuring high-quality BIM deliverables that support construction execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing coordination workflows across multiple stakeholders, including field operations, design teams, and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MEP/FP BIM coordination workflows from preconstruction through construction.
• Facilitate and drive coordination with field superintendents, design teams, subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
• Perform and oversee clash detection and resolution using Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Develop, manage, and maintain coordinated BIM models and composite drawings based on evolving design and construction inputs.
• Lead coordination meetings, track action items, and ensure timely issue resolution and accountability.
• Conduct site walkthroughs to validate field conditions and ensure alignment with coordinated models.
• Manage and track coordination issues within ACC, ensuring proper documentation and closure.
• Enforce VDC QA/QC standards and manage coordination sign-off processes.
• Support implementation of VDC standards, workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to overall team development.

Mission-Critical / Data Center Experience (Preferred)

• Experience working on data center or mission-critical projects with complex MEP infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of:
  • High-density MEP systems (power, cooling, containment)
  • Redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N systems)
  • Raised floor and/or overhead distribution coordination
• Experience coordinating specialty systems and vendors, including UPS, switchgear, busways, CRAC units, and controls.
• Familiarity with tight tolerance coordination, prefabrication strategies, and installation sequencing in constrained environments.
• Exposure to commissioning, turnover, and as‑built model requirements for mission‑critical facilities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in a VDC/BIM coordination role (GC, subcontractor, or design firm).
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC); experience with ReCap and point cloud workflows preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, constructability, and construction sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead coordination efforts and drive issue resolution.
• Experience with complex or large‑scale projects; mission‑critical experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long‑term Disability Insurance] [Short‑term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non‑Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]

Eeo Statement

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen— includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com. We are an equal opportunity employer . We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic