VDC Director

Wohlsen Construction Company; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction seeks a visionary VDC Director to lead its Virtual Design & Construction function, shaping strategy across Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations. You will build a multi-region VDC team, set standards, and deliver model-based insights to reduce risk and improve execution for complex projects.

You will engage early in projects, standardize deliverables, and manage technology investments, including 4D and reality capture, to support competitive pursuits and

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in VDC/BIM, with leadership or management experience.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the VDC team across regions.
• Own the VDC strategic roadmap and related software selection.
• Establish standardized VDC deliverables, minimum service levels, and engagement processes by project phase.
• Drive proactive VDC involvement earlier in preconstruction and design phases.

Skills

VDC leadership

BIM expertise

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Reality capture workflows

Job description

About Your Opportunity

As VDC Director, you will lead Wohlsen's Virtual Design & Construction function and set the strategy that turns model-based construction into a competitive advantage across Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations. This role is responsible for the VDC team, its standards, and its growth — building a multi-region capability across our operations that helps project teams reduce risk and improve execution.

As VDC Director, you will lead Wohlsen's Virtual Design & Construction function and set the strategy that turns model-based construction into a competitive advantage across Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations. This role is responsible for the VDC team, its standards, and its growth — building a multi-region capability across our operations that helps project teams reduce risk and improve execution.

You will ensure VDC is engaged early and consistently across all phases of construction, shifting coordination upstream, standardizing the deliverables teams can count on, and delivering visual progress tracking that gives project teams and owners a clear, model-based picture of where a project stands against plan. You will translate field and client needs into a coherent service offering that measurably reduces field rework and conflict.

You will manage and develop VDC Managers and Engineers, set the direction for tools and technology investment, and act as the executive-facing voice of VDC with clients, ownership, and company leadership.

How You'll Contribute

• Lead, manage, and grow the VDC team, including VDC Managers and Engineers across all regions.
• Own the VDC strategic roadmap and related software selection.
• Establish standardized VDC deliverables, minimum service levels, and engagement processes by project phase, so teams receive consistent value without needing to ask for it.
• Drive proactive VDC involvement earlier in preconstruction, including model creation from early design documents and constructability input during estimating.
• Set direction on technology investment, including in-house 4D animation and modeling capabilities, balancing build vs. outsource decisions.
• Serve as the lead for VDC in client pursuits, owner presentations, and leadership reporting.
• Partner with Business Development to position VDC as a differentiator in pursuits and proposals.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Operations leadership to embed VDC into estimating, constructability, and field execution workflows.
• Partner with Operations to implement standards and workflows that sustain model use through construction and closeout, ensuring field teams continue to leverage the coordinated model for installation, verification, progress tracking, and as-built accuracy.
• Develop and manage vendor and technology partnerships (e.g., Autodesk, modeling and reality-capture partners).
• Provide training to Wohlsen Team Members on VDC capabilities and processes.
• Establish metrics to track VDC's impact — coordination quality, field conflict reduction, and pursuit win contribution.
• Build the long-term case for VDC's role across the full project lifecycle, including an eventual extension into facility operations and owner O&M support.

Relationships

• Reports to: VP of Corporate Services
• Manages: VDC Managers and VDC Engineers across all regions
• Partners with: Business Development, Preconstruction, Project Management, Superintendents, and Field Operations
• Coordinates with: Clients, Architects, Trade Partners, and Technology Vendors

Authority

• Lead and manage the VDC team, including hiring, performance management, and development.
• Set VDC standards, workflows, and minimum deliverables company-wide.
• Recommend and direct technology investments and vendor relationships.
• Represent VDC in client and executive-level presentations.
• Direct the work of VDC consultants and outsourced modeling partners.

Accountability

• Team Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing, multi-region VDC team capable of supporting the full project lifecycle.
• Strategic Value: Ensure VDC is engaged proactively and early enough to prevent field conflicts and support winning pursuits.
• Client & Executive Confidence: Serve as a credible, senior voice on VDC capability and value with clients and company leadership.
• Technology Direction: Ensure tools and platforms in use represent the right balance of capability, cost, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in VDC/BIM, with prior leadership or management experience.
• Proficiency with BIM authoring and coordination tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks or equivalent) and model-based estimating, visualization, and reality-capture workflows.
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling a VDC/BIM function, including team development and process standardization.
• Strong track record partnering with Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations leadership.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of modern project delivery methods (Design/Build, IPD) and emerging VDC technologies (4D, reality capture, digital twin concepts).

Physical Requirements

In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7+ hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.