VDC Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a VDC Manager to lead the Virtual Design & Construction processes across project lifecycles. The role involves implementing BIM best practices, coordinating with Digital Craft and Reality Capture teams, and mentoring peers within the organization.

The candidate will oversee BIM planning, resource and schedule integration, and ensure alignment with budgets. Travel regionally may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 7 years in the field; 3+ years focused on VDC.
• Proactive leadership and cultural stewardship within the team.
• Process-oriented, timely, and able to meet deadlines amid changes.
• Strong knowledge of building construction sequencing and delivery methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to influence across audiences.
• Proficient in BIM coordination software (Revizto/Navisworks) and model authoring tools (Revit/Tekla).
• Experience with laser scanning and drone data collection.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of virtual building among stakeholders.
• Manage VDC planning and execution across projects/offices.
• Partner with Digital Craft & Reality Capture teams for deliverables.
• Communicate value proposition of VDC capabilities.
• Develop VDC team succession and career pathways.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Preconstruction, Design Integration and Scheduling.
• Lead implementation of VDC processes, training, and standards.
• Maintain VDC metrics and lessons learned across the project lifecycle.
• Represent VDC in client interactions and project lifecycles.
• Support regional VDC initiatives and national focus area projects.
• Conduct model content production, laser data processing, and drone flights.

Skills

BIM coordination

Navisworks

Revit

Tekla

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture

Tools

Revizto

Navisworks

Revit

Tekla

Laser scanning

UAS photogrammetry

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The VDC Manager is responsible for the overall management, implementation, and execution of McCarthys Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes, tools and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This role has the ability to manage VDC process and resources across specific projects, regional business units or offices. The VDC Manager reports to the VDC Director or next highest position and supports the development of their peers and related partners with mentorship guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Application

• Promote a culture of virtual building among all internal and external stakeholders


• Project / Office-level / Business Unit management of VDC planning and execution, including
  consensus building and integration with all partners/peers through project lifecycle


• Partner with Digital Craft & Reality Capture teams to plan, schedule and execute project deliverables


• Effectively communicate value proposition and standard of care for all VDC capabilities


• Develop VDC Team succession and transition plans within company career pathways


• Develop integrated relationships with peers and leadership in key departments such as Business Development, Operations, Preconstruction, Design Integration, and Scheduling


• Develop and lead implementation of VDC processes, best practices, technologies and their related training(s) for project teams, peer groups and regional initiatives


• Maintain, evaluate, and communicate VDC lessons learned, best practices and metrics for all stages of the project lifecycle


• Maintain an active voice of leadership and be known as a VDC subject matter expert


• Represent VDC throughout the project lifecycle including client interactions


• Actively support regional VDC initiatives and national focus area projects


• Ability to produce model content, collect laser scan data and processing and conduct drone flights

Office/Region and Project Management

• Development and ownership of BIM execution planning, BIM exhibits and front ends language


• Development and ownership of resource plans, integration schedules, defined scopes of work, and ensure alignment within VDC cost budgets/estimates at the office and project level


• Track, report and communicate updates to resource, schedule, scope, and budget baselines


• Integrate with project teams and leadership to develop VDC plan scaled to needs of all projects


• Process management of 3D constructability reviews, 3D model-based coordination, laser scanning, drone program, advanced reality capture and all other regional VDC standards of care

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required, or equivalent industry experience


• Minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience; minimum of 3 years dedicated to VDC desired


• Proactive and consistent leadership mindset; cultural steward within team


• Process oriented, timely, and accountable to commitments/deadlines with ability to adapt to planned/unplanned change and ensure follow through


• Strong overall knowledge of building construction sequencing and building systems


• Strong overall knowledge of project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design Build, CMAR)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated individual, effective listener, with ability to actively voice and garner influence among others in small to large audience settings


• Proficient in BIM coordination software such as Revizto or Navisworks


• Proficient in model authoring BIM software such as Revit and Tekla


• Experience with laser scanning and processing; UAS photogrammetry collection and output


• Some regional travel required

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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