VDC Manager

Skender; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

401k with match

Flexible vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Parental leave

Referral bonus

Disability insurance

Gym reimbursement

Gift matching

Job summary

Skender is seeking a VDC Manager to drive Virtual Design and Construction across multiple projects. You will coordinate BIM execution plans, ensure model quality, and collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver smart, efficient construction outcomes.

You will lead model coordination, support field workflows with drones and reality capture, and advance Skender’s VDC standards and initiatives. A 4-year degree and 5+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience preferred.
• Experience liaising with clients and internal stakeholders is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific BIM and VDC processes across multiple projects.
• Create and maintain detailed project models using Revit and other modeling tools.
• Lead model coordination, clash detection, and constructability reviews with project teams and trade partners.
• Support reality capture and field workflows (drones, 360 cameras, point cloud scans).
• Collaborate with the Senior VDC Manager to refine VDC standards, templates, and best practices.
• Align VDC workflows with field technology and project management tools.
• Provide training and support on VDC processes and tools to project teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

FARO

Navisworks

Procore BIM

Education

4-year degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

BIM tools

Job description

Hey! We’re Skender, nice to meet you.

At our core, we are builders — of communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. If you asked us to describe Skender, we’d say we’re ambitious, humble, and compassionate. We’re focused on building lasting partnerships with the right people. Our success starts and ends with our people. That’s why we seek out dynamic, high-energy teammates who are eager to learn, ready to take ownership of their careers, and excited to have fun along the way.

Who is Skender?

About 70 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder’s family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with more than 400 employees helping us raise the bar year after year.

From humble beginnings to now, Skender has become one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms building dream spaces for many of the world’s leading brands. In more recent history, we’ve won 30 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations, each based on comprehensive workplace evaluations and employee input.

Our team is driven by three core values:

• Proactive: You take initiative, stay curious, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
• Refreshing: You celebrate team wins, show appreciation freely, and always give credit where it's earned.
• True Partner: You thrive on collaboration, ask thoughtful questions, and are fully present and engaged with your team.

If our values align with yours, this could be a great match. We love meeting new people, so we can’t wait to hear about you!

Who are you?

We’re looking for a VDC Manager who’s ready to take the next step in their career and help drive innovation through construction technology. Do you have deep knowledge of VDC and BIM best practices, enjoy solving complex coordination challenges, and take pride in delivering high-quality models that help teams build smarter and faster? Great. Are you someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and thrives on collaboration with project teams, partners, and clients? Even better.

What will you do as VDC Manager?

As a VDC Manager at Skender, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of our Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes across multiple projects. You will collaborate closely with the Senior VDC Manager, project teams, and trade partners to ensure BIM execution plans are implemented effectively and that models support field coordination, scheduling, and quality construction. You’ll also contribute to advancing Skender’s company-wide VDC initiatives by sharing lessons learned, promoting best practices, and helping integrate technology throughout the project lifecycle, from pursuit through closeout.

Your main responsibilities will include…

• Supporting the development and implementation of project-specific BIM Execution Plans
• Creating and maintaining detailed project models using Revit and other modeling software
• Leading model coordination, clash detection, and constructability reviews with project teams and trade partners
• Supporting reality capture and field layout workflows, including drones, 360 cameras, and point cloud scans
• Collaborating with the Senior VDC Manager to refine and maintain VDC standards, templates, and best practices
• Working with Construction Technology to align VDC workflows with field technology and project management tools
• Providing project team support and training on VDC processes and toolsParticipating in internal and external presentations, meetings, and client coordination efforts

What educational background & prior experience do you need?

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Experience interacting with clients, liaising with internal stakeholders, and working in a collaborative environment is strongly preferred

What skills will we require?

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, FARO, Navisworks, and Procore BIM tools
• Proficiency with model-based coordination, scheduling integration, and constructability analysis
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders across departments and project partners
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement in workflows and technology

What’s included in our Employee-First Benefits package?

• Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
• Annual deposit into health savings account
• Dependent care FSA
• Retirement with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
• Flexible vacation and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities
• Wellness incentives
• Parental leave for mothers and fathers
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Free employee assistance program services
• Free short- & long-term disability insurance
• Gym reimbursement
• Charitable gift matching and volunteer events
• New hire mentorship program

EEO

At Skender, our values guide our behavior and shape our actions. Our promise is an authentic commitment to equality, opportunity, and a respectful work environment for all. We embrace individuality and listen to diverse voices. We believe that hiring those with different experiences and backgrounds, ultimately enhances our expertise as an organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.