VDC Manager II (Houston Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin External; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with ESOP

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking a VDC Manager II for the Houston, Texas division to lead BIM/VDC initiatives and drive regional adoption across multiple projects. The role requires advanced BIM/VDC expertise and strong leadership to coordinate staff, contractors, and consultants.

The successful candidate will develop BEPs, set project execution standards, and train teams on BIM/VDC processes while engaging with industry forums to promote services.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Minimum 6-8 years of project management experience as Project Architect, Project Manager or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of BIM/VDC processes and project delivery methods (CMR, DBB, IPD, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of BIM/VDC software, service implementation, and management.
• Proven leadership qualities and strong communication/public speaking skills.
• Advanced understanding of construction terminology, materials, drawings and specifications.
• Advanced understanding of scheduling concepts and planning.

Responsibilities

• Increases BIM/VDC service standard training and adoption regionally.
• Manages and implements BIM/VDC services on multiple projects.
• Trains project staff on BIM/VDC processes and services.
• Spends time at regional jobsites implementing BIM/VDC processes.
• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally.
• Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry conferences and forums.
• Develops BIM Project Execution Plans and BEPs and templates.
• Identifies BIM/VDC requirements in technical specifications.
• Creates BIM/VDC contract language and consultant agreements on assigned projects.
• Manages BIM/VDC consultants and their business unit.
• Creates models including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed.
• Manages model authoring, revisions, versioning, exchange, validation, and AS-BUILTS.
• Creates custom model components and families.
• Manages model authoring service providers and sub-trades regionally.
• Supports development of 4D/5D service standards for national adoption.
• Creates and manages 4D/5D project schedules on multiple projects.
• Supports development of 5D estimating standards and processes.
• Leads coordination efforts and trains teams on multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

BIM/VDC expertise

Scheduling concepts

Quality control

Education

BS/BA in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

BIM software

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

VDC Manager II (Houston Texas) - Austin Commercial

Job Category: Virtual Design Construction / BIM

Requisition Number: VDCMA034781

• Posted : October 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Houston, TX, USA

Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial.Austin Commercialis currently seeking aVDC Manager IIfor our Houston Texas Division.We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities:

• Increases BIM/VDC service standard training and adoption regionally
• Manages and implements BIM/VDC services on multiple projects
• Trains project staff on BIM/VDC processes and services

Spends time at regional jobsites implementing BIM/VDC processes

• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
• Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry related conferences and forums
• Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition regionally
• Creates project specific BIM Project Execution Plans and Templates (BEPs)
• Identifies BIM/VDC requirements in technical specifications

Creates BIM/VDC contract language and consultant agreements on assigned projects

Manages BIM/VDC consultants their business unit.

Creates a models including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed

• Manages model authoring, revisions, versioning, exchange, validation, and as-builts
• Creates custom model components and families
• Manages model authoring service providers and sub-trades regionally
• Supports the development of 4D service standards for national adoption
• Creates and manages 4D project schedules on multiple projects
• Supports the development of coordination service standards for national adoption
• Leads and/or Manages BIM/VDC coordination effort on multiple projects
• Trains and supports BIM/VDC coordination teams on multiple projects

Manages the production of dimensioned drawings for field use on multiple projects

Manages BIM/VDC layout and assists in field as-built verification on multiple projects

• Manages and coordinates model turnover on multiple projects
• Supports the development of 5D service standards for national adoption

Manages the validation of models for model based quantity takeoff

Creates model based quantity surveys for estimate verification

Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff

Participates in development of 5D Estimating standards and processes

Develops, implements, and manages an FM strategy based on the Owner’s needs and future goals

Trains Owner’s FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows, providing support to Owner’s FM staff after project completion as required

Requirements:

BS/BA degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Minimum 6-8 years of project management experience - Project Architect, Project Manager or equivalent, demonstrating proven leadership qualities in previous project roles

Advanced knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and project delivery methods and their impact on BIM/VDC services (CMR, DBB, IPD, etc.)

Advanced knowledge of BIM/VDC software, service implementation, and management

Proven leadership qualities from previous project roles and strong communication and public speaking skills

Advanced understanding of construction terminology and processes; construction materials and systems; and drawings and specifications

Advanced understanding of planning and scheduling concepts and advanced understanding of construction work sequencing

Advanced understanding of quality control principles

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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