VDC Manager

Appleton Finn; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $170,000 (base)

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental leave, holidays and sick

Flexible vacation policy

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking a VDC Manager in Seattle to lead virtual design and construction across complex projects. You will collaborate with project executives, PMs, superintendents, design teams and trade partners to improve coordination, reduce risk, and support field execution.

This role drives VDC strategy, BIM execution plans, 3D coordination, and clash detection, coordinating architectural, structural and MEP systems while mentoring VDC engineers and supporting preconstruction activities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of VDC/BIM or construction technology experience.
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 3D coordination, model management and BIM execution planning.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and related coordination tools.
• Understanding of commercial construction workflows and field operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-level VDC strategy and execution.
• Develop and manage BIM Execution Plans.
• Oversee 3D construction coordination and clash detection.
• Coordinate architectural, structural and MEP systems.
• Identify constructability, schedule and cost risks with project teams.
• Establish VDC expectations for subcontractors and design partners.
• Represent VDC during owner, design and project meetings.
• Lead and mentor VDC Engineers and technical team members.
• Support preconstruction and project pursuit activities.

Skills

VDC/BIM experience

GC experience

3D coordination

Leadership & communication

Education

Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading, employee-owned commercial general contractor is seeking a VDC Manager to lead virtual design and construction across complex building projects in Seattle.

This position will work closely with project executives, project managers, superintendents, design teams and trade partners to improve coordination, reduce project risk and support successful field execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project-level VDC strategy and execution.
• Develop and manage BIM Execution Plans.
• Oversee 3D construction coordination and clash detection.
• Coordinate architectural, structural and MEP systems.
• Work with project teams to identify constructability, schedule and cost risks.
• Establish VDC expectations for subcontractors and design partners.
• Represent VDC during owner, design and project meetings.
• Lead and mentor VDC Engineers and technical team members.
• Support preconstruction and project pursuit activities.

Requirements

• Six or more years of VDC, BIM or construction technology experience.
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of 3D coordination, model management and BIM execution planning.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and related coordination tools.
• Understanding of commercial construction workflows and field operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary up to $170,000
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave, holidays and sick leave
• Flexible vacation policy
• Professional development and advancement opportunities