VDC Manager

FlatironDragados

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k) match

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking a Virtual Design and Construction Manager to lead the digital transformation of our infrastructure projects in the United States. You will drive VDC/BIM adoption, develop and validate 3D models, and work with field teams to ensure design coherence and constructability across the lifecycle.

The role requires a engineering degree and 10+ years in a digital build environment, with proficiency in Procore, BIM tools, and project coordination.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
10+ years of digital build experience in construction.
Proven track record leading teams and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

Lead VDC/BIM integration across infrastructure projects.
Coordinate with field teams to validate VDC models.
Develop, maintain, and optimize 3D models for simulations and sequencing.
Align model development with estimating, operations, and sustainability.
Set and maintain VDC/BIM standards for quality and efficiency.
Identify clashes early and drive resolution in design.
Lead model hand-offs for digital twin development.
Prepare 3D visualizations and narratives for proposals.

Skills

VDC leadership

BIM coordination

3D modeling

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Civil 3D

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of construction through innovative digital solutions? As the Virtual Design and Construction Manager, you will champion our digital transformation efforts in infrastructure construction, leading the integration of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodologies into our projects. You will be instrumental in leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and processes to optimize design, enhance coordination and streamline construction, ensuring project excellence from conception to completion. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to ensure efficiency, precision and sustainability in every project.

What you will be doing

Lead the incorporation of VDC/BIM methodologies into our infrastructure projects, facilitating a shift from conventional approaches to advanced digital methods.
Collaborate closely with field construction units, ascertaining the real-world applicability, accuracy, and utility of VDC models and simulations.
Develop, maintain, and optimize comprehensive 3D models for infrastructure projects, using these for simulations, design validation, constructability reviews, and sequencing.
Coordinates model development for quantify take-offs to support estimating, operations, and sustainability.
Set, refine, and uphold VDC/BIM standards, guaranteeing uniformity, efficiency, and quality in our projects.
Proactively use VDC tools to identify design and construction clashes, collaborating with relevant teams to resolve these issues in the design phase and prevent on-site complications.
Leads model hand-off and collaborates with owners to develop models for digital twin usage.
Collaborates with business development and preconstruction teams to develop 3D visualization and virtualization renderings, walkthroughs, simulations, prepares narratives for the proposals as the subject matter expert on digital build use cases and delivery.

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
10+ years’ experience working in the digital build environment in the construction industry required.
Proven track record of leading teams, coordinating with diverse stakeholders, and driving digital transformation initiatives in a construction environment.
Experience working with Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD and Bluebeam required.
Recognized certifications in VDC, BIM, or relevant software tools are desirable.
Demonstrable expertise in major VDC/BIM software platforms, including but not limited to Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, and BIM 360.
In-depth understanding of the construction industry encompassing lifecycle phases, methodologies, and best practices.
Familiarity with core project management concepts, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Proficiency in creating, managing, and interpreting detailed 3D models for diverse infrastructure projects.
Able to lead scan to BIM development, sourcing, workflows, and technologies.
Knowledge and skill in technical writing for efficient and concise document control and presentations to all levels of the business.
Strong knowledge of construction engineering principles and regulatory codes required.
Ability to identify constructability, cost or schedule risks from alternative design drawings required.

Why work for us

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