VDC Manager

Swinerton Energy, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swinerton Energy, Inc. is seeking a Virtual Design & Construction Manager to oversee the modeling process and ensure projects meet schedule and budget.

You will drive the adoption of VD&C technologies on major projects, supervise the VD&C team, and collaborate with IT, MEP, and project controls to maintain BIM standards. The role requires strong communication skills, leadership, and experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Vico, and Navisworks.

Qualifications

• Two to three years in architecture, engineering, mechanical systems, or construction in a management/supervisory role.
• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD; proficiency in Revit, Vico Constructor Software.
• Experience with Navisworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management, communication and multi-tasking skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Update models with on-site VD&C staff to reflect as-built conditions.
• Lead the implementation of VD&C technologies on large-scale projects.
• Manage, train and supervise the VD&C team.
• Lead clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams in preconstruction.
• Direct 4D scheduling with BIM models and project schedules.
• Support BIM and VDC production ops, Revit, Vico, CAD tools with IT/MEP/Project Controls staff.
• Develop training material and conduct BIM training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management or Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Vico Constructor

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description Summary

Manage the Virtual design and construction modeling process to help ensure projects are completed on schedule and within allotted budget.

Compensation Range

$115,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annual Salary

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Working with on-site Virtual Design & Construction staff to update models to reflect as-built conditions
• Driving and leading the implementation of these technologies on large-scale construction projects
• Manage, train, and supervise VD&C team according to Company policy
• Lead clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams in preconstruction efforts
• Direct 4D scheduling efforts using BIM models in conjunction with project schedules
• Support BIM and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) production operations, Revit, Vico or other modeling platforms and interoffice collaboration on these platforms together with IT staff, MEP staff and Project Controls staff
• Develop training material and conduct BIM training with new and existing employees
• Work with local, regional and corporate IT and VDC staff in support, maintenance and development of firm-wide BIM standards and 3D CAD tools
• Participating as a integral team member in the adoption of Virtual Design & Construction program
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Two to three years experience in architecture, engineering, mechanical systems, and/or construction in a management or supervisory role (Preferred experience with Datacenters)
• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of and direct support experience in AutoCAD required, proficiency in Revit, Vico Constructor Software
• Experience with Navisworks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management, communication and multi-tasking skills are a must

Summary of Benefits

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.