VDC Manager

Gilder Search Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Gilder Search Group presents an exciting on-site VDC Manager role in Reno, NV to lead digital construction for a top Southwest GC. You will own BIM Execution Plans, drive multi-trade coordination, and mentor a VDC team, aligning digital strategy with field implementation.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in BIM/VDC and leadership, with proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, and 4D tools. This on-site position offers strong benefits and a clear path to impact on major projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction technology, BIM/VDC, or related delivery roles.
• Proven BIM coordination leadership on large commercial projects.
• Experience managing a VDC/BIM team.
• Strong collaboration with field teams and stakeholders.
• Preferred: Autodesk AEC Collection tools (Revit, Navisworks, Revizto) and 4D planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC implementation from preconstruction through turnover on assigned projects.
• Develop, manage, and enforce project-specific BIM Execution Plans.
• Facilitate multi-trade coordination and clash resolution meetings; prioritize issue resolution.
• Drive constructability reviews that mitigate risk before work reaches the field.
• Manage and mentor VDC Engineers and Coordinators; QA/QC deliverables and workload balance.
• Support sequencing, site logistics, and phasing with 3D/4D models; validate models against real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with field solutions and layout teams on model-based layout and deployment.
• Enforce and refine company BIM standards, data quality, version control, and model governance.
• Serve as the VDC point of contact for project teams and external partners; support pursuits and executive presentations with visuals and insights.

Skills

Leadership

BIM/VDC coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Synchro

Fuzor

Reality capture

Job description

VDC Manager - Lead Digital Construction for a Top Southwest GC

Reno, NV | Full-Time, Exempt | $110,000-145,000

The Opportunity

Digital construction only creates value when someone connects the model to the field - and that someone is you. Our client, one of the Southwest's largest general contractors with 50 years of building and projects exceeding $100M, is hiring a VDC Manager to lead Virtual Design & Construction across assigned projects and regional initiatives. You'll own the BIM Execution Plan, run multi-trade coordination, manage and mentor a VDC team, and be the bridge between digital strategy and what superintendents actually build.

Why You'll Love It

• Own the function: BIMx plans, coordination leadership, team management, and standards are yours
• Field-first mandate: Deliverables measured by real value on site, not model aesthetics
• Modern toolkit: 4D planning, reality capture, drone workflows, model-based layout
• Full benefits + Nevada: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, PTO - no state income tax

What You'll Do

• Lead VDC implementation from preconstruction through turnover on assigned projects
• Develop, manage, and enforce project-specific BIM Execution Plans
• Facilitate multi-trade coordination and clash resolution meetings; prioritize issue resolution
• Drive constructability reviews that mitigate risk before work reaches the field
• Manage and mentor VDC Engineers and Coordinators; QA/QC team deliverables, balance workloads, train new staff
• Support sequencing, site logistics, and phasing with 3D/4D models; validate models against real-world conditions
• Collaborate with field solutions and layout teams on model-based layout and deployment
• Enforce and refine company BIM standards, data quality, version control, and model governance
• Serve as the VDC point of contact for project teams and external partners; support pursuits and executive presentations with visuals and insights

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related - or equivalent experience
• 7+ years in construction technology, BIM/VDC, or related delivery roles
• Proven BIM coordination leadership on large commercial projects
• Demonstrated management experience within a VDC/BIM team
• Preferred: Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, Navisworks) and Revizto mastery, 4D tools (Synchro, Fuzor), reality capture (laser scanning, photogrammetry), Part 107 drone license, strong grasp of superintendent workflows
• Strategic thinking with strong execution, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills

Drug-free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.