VDC Manager

Limbach; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Job summary

Limbach is seeking a VDC Manager to lead and supervise the local VDC department, identifying issues, managing budgets, and providing expert guidance to keep projects running efficiently.

Responsibilities include scheduling manpower, interpreting drawings, reviewing contracts and QC tasks, maintaining records, coordinating with branches, ensuring safety on site, and supporting HR-related duties for direct reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 10+ years of industry-specific experience.
• Familiarity with plumbing and mechanical building codes and safety laws.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexible schedule as business needs dictate.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Schedules manpower based on project timelines and needs.
• Interprets blueprints, schematics, layouts and visual aids.
• Reviews contract documents for completeness and compliance.
• Reviews and performs quality control on shop and fabrication drawings.
• Compiles historical data for records, analysis and stakeholder decisions.
• Interfaces between branches for project transparency and communication.
• Facilitates resolution of project questions and personnel issues.
• Develops best practice installation methods and shares with peers.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to resolve planning issues for job needs.
• Prioritizes safety while on construction sites.
• Guides VDC operators using industry/software knowledge.
• Performs staff administration tasks such as timecards and vacation tracking.
• Hires, trains, develops, evaluates and makes HR-related decisions for direct reports.
• Assists in developing content for the central database.

Skills

Manpower scheduling

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Trade school completion

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

As VDC Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and supervising the local VDC department team. This role is expected to identify, monitor, and resolve department issues/budgets and provide subject matter expertise to ensure all projects run efficiently.

This Position…

Some examples of the work you might do includes:

• Schedules manpower based on project timelines and specific needs.
• Interprets blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
• Reviews contract documents for completeness, accuracy, compliance, and planning purposes.
• Reviews and performs quality control tasks on shop and fabrication drawings.
• Compiles historical data for record-keeping, analysis, and decision making by key stakeholders.
• Interfaces between branches to ensure project-related transparency and communication.
• Facilitates resolution of project-related questions and personnel issues.
• Develops “best practice” installation methods, and shares them with internal peers.
• Collaborates with other key stakeholders to resolve planning issues related to job-specific needs.
• Prioritizes and encourages safety while executing work tasks, especially when at a construction site.
• Leverages industry/software knowledge to help guide the work of VDC operators on a given project.
• Performs staff-related administration tasks, such as timecard completion, vacation tracking, etc.
• Hires, trains, develops, evaluates, and makes all HR-related decisions for direct reports.
• Helps with the development of project specific profiles per project requirements utilizing the central database, as well as assists in the development of content creation for the central database.
• Responsible for maintaining and tracking VDC related equipment for direct reports

What You Need…

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 10+ years of industry-specific experience.
• Familiarity with applicable plumbing and mechanical building codes and safety laws.
• Advanced-level knowledge of AutoCad, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular).
• Ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing) with diverse audiences.
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to effectively work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, as business needs dictate.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a driving record compliant with the Company's policies and MVR requirements, and consent to ongoing driving record monitoring by the Company.
• Ability to travel locally to attend meetings and conduct site visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade school completion or Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Autodesk fabrication products.