VDC Lead: Digital Construction & Coordination

DPR Construction; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a VDC leader to manage and advance digital construction strategies across projects. You will drive model-based workflows, coordinate with design, engineering, and field teams, and ensure alignment with safety and constructability goals.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in VDC/BIM, with 6–8 years in the field and 1–2 years in a supervisory role, to guide a growing team and deliver high-quality results for complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in VDC/BIM or digital construction.
• 1–2 years of managerial or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and develops VDC professionals to deliver high-quality modeling, coordination, and planning services across multiple projects.
• Oversees project-specific VDC strategy, ensuring consistency in execution, deliverable quality, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Partners with project managers, design teams, and field operations to optimize constructability, safety, and efficiency of VDC processes.
• Reviews and validates VDC resource planning, performance metrics, and deliverables to align with project and client goals.
• Guides teams in identifying and mitigating risks related to coordination, model accuracy, or cross-functional data integration.
• Promotes process improvement by standardizing VDC tools, templates, and procedures to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Coaches and mentors VDC Engineers and Senior VDC Engineers, fostering growth across the team.

Skills

VDC/BIM

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a VDC leader to manage and advance digital construction strategies across projects. You will drive model-based workflows, coordinate with design, engineering, and field teams, and ensure alignment with safety and constructability goals.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in VDC/BIM, with 6–8 years in the field and 1–2 years in a supervisory role, to guide a growing team and deliver high-quality results for complex projects.