VDC Manager, Electrical

VIATechnik; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Home office setup

Paid holidays

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VIATechnik is seeking a VDC Manager to lead end-to-end delivery on large electrical VDC projects from a remote setting within the United States. The role emphasizes bridging communication gaps, coordinating BIM, and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with notable clients and contribute to the growth of digital design innovation, including Digital Twins and AI-assisted coordination platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience providing implementation, training, and support in BIM and VDC.
• Managed 2-3 detailers and/or VDC Engineers.
• 3+ years of experience working for an electrical trade contractor.
• Experience coordinating BIM updates and communicating clash results to stakeholders.
• Experience modeling, drafting, producing drawings, and reading electrical plans.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong communication and time management.
• Experience leading online meetings and training sessions with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across 3+ complex electrical VDC projects.
• Strengthen client relationships and drive repeat work from key clients.
• Drive knowledge sharing and mentorship across a global team.

Skills

BIM/VDC leadership

Electrical coordination

Team leadership

Remote collaboration

Reading electrical plans

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering

Tools

Clash detection tools

CAD/Drafting tools

Job description

This is a remote role within the United States. US work authorization is required.

About VIATechnik

VIATechnik is the global leader in Virtual Design and Construction. We have over 500 digital experts around the globe. The firm's services include Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual & Augmented Reality, Digital Twins, and Enterprise Software Application Development.

We work on some of the industry's largest and most interesting projects such as Apple's new headquarters, Virgin Hyperloop One, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) modernization & expansions, Denver International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Hudson Yards, the Atlanta Falcons Stadium, Chase Arena, the Tesla Gigafactory and many more. Our team is made up of leading VDC professionals, technologists, architects, and engineers who have a passion for solving problems and a thirst for learning. We are results-driven, creative solution finders and enjoy putting ourselves in our clients' shoes.

What's in it for you

• Purpose: this role is central to delivering constructible, thoughtful BIM solutions on large-scale electrical projects where client understanding of BIM may vary. Your leadership will help bridge communication gaps, simplify complexity, and ensure that digital coordination directly supports installation success.
• Growth: the VDC Manager position is a launching pad into larger strategic leadership roles acro ss VIATechni k's global delivery network. You will directly contribute to our growth in digital design innovation while gaining exposure to advanced technologies like AI-integrated coordination platforms and Digital Twins.
• Motivators: If you're motivated by technical problem-solving, mentoring engineers, managing high-impact deliverables, and delivering operational clarity in ambiguity , this is a rare opportunity. You'll have autonomy and ownership while collaborating with clients like Tesla, Apple, and national transportation agencies.

What You'll Achieve in Your First 12 Months

• Lead end-to-end delivery across 3 + complex electrical VDC projects .
• Build and s trengthen c lient r elationships through p roject e xcellence and achieve repeat work from at least 2 clients.
• Drive k nowledge s haring and m entorship a cross a g lobal t eam and develop and lead at least one internal training session on electrical coordination best practices .

Apply if you have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a similar discipline.
• 5+ years of experience providing implementation, training, and support in BIM and VDC.
• Managed 2-3 detailers and/or VDC Engineers.
• 3+ years of experience working for an electrical trade contractor.
• Experience in combining and coordinating BIM updates, running clash detection on revised components and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience modeling, drafting, producing drawings, and reading electrical plans.
• Capability to work effectively in a self-directed way within an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• A proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an "all hands on deck" approach.
• Ability to work some early and/or late hours to coordinate with project teams in other countries.
• Experience leading online meetings and training sessions across remote project teams using platforms.

Even better if you have

• Been involved in the administrative side of projects: invoicing, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of other primary building systems: foundations, primary building structure and walls, electrical, fire protection, specialty systems, conveying systems and interior finishes and the sequence of assembly of each.
• Experience managing BIM and VDC across a project lifecycle.
• Understanding of real world constructability of modeled systems.
• A portfolio of work you can share.
• Proven track record of effectively working with and managing teams remotely.
• Background in providing professional services to clients.

Compensation and featured benefits

• The pay for this position is $100,000- $120,000, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and the role is eligible for bonuses. The actual salary offer may be different as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience
• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen)
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen)
• Open and flexible time off
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• Home office setup costs
• Paid holidays

As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik seeks to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.