VDC Lead: Digital Construction & BIM Excellence

Weitz; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Weitz Company in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a VDC Manager to coordinate and implement VDC systems across projects nationwide. You will manage models, apply drone, laser scanning and reality capture technologies, and lead VDC training for project teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in architectural/construction roles with 2+ years in VDC/BIM management, strong Autodesk skills, and a proactive, collaborative leadership style. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an industry-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years in architectural services, construction, or manufacturing, with a minimum of two years in VDC/BIM management.
• Proficiency in Autodesk software (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks) and familiarity with VDC software such as SketchUp, Fuzor, InfraWorks.
• Experience with drones and LiDAR/reality capture is preferred; LEAN experience desirable.
• Skills in planning, coordination and ability to learn new software; OSHA 10/30 preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Apply VDC technologies onsite with project teams and provide technical expertise on drone, robotics, laser scanning, and reality capture.
• Leverage 3D/4D/5D content to aid design, management and implementation of VDC systems.
• Streamline workflows across preconstruction and field operations; mentor team members.
• Lead VDC training sessions with the learning and development team.
• Test and implement new software/hardware; coordinate with stakeholders and manage updates.
• Produce VDC estimates and cost analyses; identify improvement areas for strategic initiatives.
• Maintain VDC standards and industry best practices; manage model updates with trades.
• Coordinate model updates with project teams; perform project engineering duties as directed.
• Weekly drone flights, LiDAR scanning, reality capture processing; QA walks against actual build.
• Manage models (site models, coordination models, as-built models) and RFIs/A/E changes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Client relations

Decision making

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

Navisworks

SketchUp

Fuzor

InfraWorks

Procore

Bluebeam

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weitz Company in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a VDC Manager to coordinate and implement VDC systems across projects nationwide. You will manage models, apply drone, laser scanning and reality capture technologies, and lead VDC training for project teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in architectural/construction roles with 2+ years in VDC/BIM management, strong Autodesk skills, and a proactive, collaborative leadership style. We offer competitive pay and benefits.