VDC Manager | Electrical Construction

Goodwin Recruiting

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Unknown company is seeking a VDC Manager in Richmond, VA to lead the Virtual Design and Construction team and ensure efficient VDC processes that align with project milestones. The role guides strategy, fosters innovation, and manages budgets, schedules, and staffing across current and future projects.

The ideal candidate will mentor a multidisciplinary VDC group, coordinate with project managers and field leadership, and drive adoption of BIM tools and workflows across the organization.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience with Revit.
5+ years of experience as a Project Coordinator.
Electrical construction experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and guide the VDC team, holding direct reports accountable for production.
Develop the VDC strategic plan in coordination with group leadership and drive innovation.
Develop VDC budget estimates for projects, and review and track them throughout the project.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients to keep VDC processes efficient.
Promote tools & technology adoption (Revit, Navisworks, BIM workflows) across the department.

Skills

Leadership & Mentorship

Project coordination

Budget & scheduling

Communication with internal clients

Mentoring teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Dynamo

Navisworks Manage

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

VDC MANAGER

Electrical Construction | Richmond, VA

Overview

A leading electrical contractor, is looking for a VDC Manager to lead its Virtual Design and Construction team. The VDC Manager makes sure the VDC process runs efficiently and stays on track. Rather than giving direct instruction, this leader mentors and guides the team, providing direction and support as they work through department processes and hit project milestones. The role also shapes VDC strategy, drives innovation, and manages VDC budgets, schedules, and staffing across current and future projects.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Lead, mentor, and guide the VDC team, holding direct reports accountable for production.
Assign incoming opportunities to the right VDC coordinator.
Make sure the team consistently uses the department’s efficiency tools and workflows.
Lead in a way that supports the company’s culture, mission, and values, and serve as a resource to other department heads.

Strategy & Innovation

Help develop the VDC strategic plan in coordination with group leadership.
Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across all areas of VDC (modeling, coordination, prefabrication, and more).
Drive innovation within the VDC department and build an innovation mindset across the wider organization.
Support, contribute to, and champion new ideas and process improvements.
Share knowledge and lessons learned across the organization.

Project Planning, Budgets & Scheduling

Develop VDC budget estimates for projects, and review and track them throughout the project.
Analyze and rebuild project schedules as needed.
Maintain manpower-loaded schedules for current and upcoming projects.
Create cost code breakdowns for VDC work.
Identify and reduce VDC risks based on experience.

Relationships & Business Development

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients (project managers, field leadership, and preconstruction) to keep VDC processes efficient.
Gather information for and contribute to marketing materials for prospective projects.

Tools & Technology