VDC Director | Strategic BIM & 4D Leader

Wohlsen Construction Company; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction is seeking a VDC Director to lead its Virtual Design & Construction function, shaping strategy, standards, and growth across regions and project phases. You will drive early VDC engagement, standardize deliverables, and collaborate with BD, Preconstruction, and Operations to reduce risk and improve execution.

You will manage VDC Managers and Engineers and guide technology investments. This role reports to the VP of Corporate Services and offers opportunities to extend VDC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 12 to 15 years of progressive VDC/BIM experience with leadership or management.
• Proficiency with BIM authoring and coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks) and model-based estimating/visualization/reality-capture workflows.
• Experience building or scaling a VDC/BIM function with team development and process standardization.
• Strong track record partnering with BD, Preconstruction, and Operations leadership.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills for client and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the multi-region VDC team.
• Own the VDC strategic roadmap and software selections.
• Standardize VDC deliverables, service levels, and project-phase processes.
• Drive early VDC involvement in preconstruction and design input.
• Set technology direction including 4D modeling and reality capture.
• Partner with BD, Preconstruction to embed VDC across estimating and field workflows.
• Provide client-facing VDC leadership and reporting.

Skills

VDC leadership

BIM coordination

Executive communication

Education

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

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Reality capture workflows

Job description

Wohlsen Construction is seeking a VDC Director to lead its Virtual Design & Construction function, shaping strategy, standards, and growth across regions and project phases. You will drive early VDC engagement, standardize deliverables, and collaborate with BD, Preconstruction, and Operations to reduce risk and improve execution.

You will manage VDC Managers and Engineers and guide technology investments. This role reports to the VP of Corporate Services and offers opportunities to extend VDC