VDC Manager - Virtual Design & Construction

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

PTO / Paid Holidays

401K with 4% Match

Continued Education

Performance Based Bonuses

Job summary

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company is looking for an experienced Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager in Raleigh, North Carolina. This full-time role involves implementing and managing digital construction methodologies, integrating BIM processes, and leading a VDC program. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in BIM tools like Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Offered benefits include 100% employer-paid insurance, PTO, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in BIM, VDC, or construction design.
• Proven track record of implementing VDC strategies in commercial construction.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision, standards, and best practices for VDC.
• Oversee the integration of BIM in project planning and execution.
• Lead the transition from traditional to digital workflows.
• Educate teams on visualization techniques and VDC workflows.
• Identify and implement the latest BIM/VDC technologies.

Skills

Expertise in BIM tools

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Construction sequencing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks Manage

Trimble SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Cooper Tacia General Contractors is seeking a self-starting and highly experienced Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager to build and lead our VDC efforts. You will serve as the VDC expert in our company and will be responsible for implementing and managing digital construction methodologies, integrating BIM processes, and driving innovation across projects. This role requires a proactive leader who can work independently, establish workflows, develop BIM execution plans for projects and collaborate closely with project teams to enhance project efficiency and accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a VDC program at a growing construction firm. If you’re passionate about digital construction and have the expertise to drive innovation, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision, standards, and best practices for VDC within Cooper Tacia, ensuring alignment with project and company goals.
• Oversee the integration of BIM in project planning, design coordination, clash detection, and construction execution.
• Lead the transition from traditional construction methods to digital workflows, ensuring models are leveraged effectively in preconstruction, shop drawing phases and in the field.
• Work closely with project managers, estimators, and superintendents to enhance project visualization, streamline construction processes, and improve efficiency.
• Provide insights into BIM-related risks, support pricing decisions, and contribute to contract negotiations regarding VDC scope and deliverables.
• Educate and train internal teams, including field staff and project managers, on visualization techniques, VDC workflows and best practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement the latest BIM/VDC technologies to improve presentations, project delivery and performance.
• Use BIM models to enhance quality control, minimize errors, and improve coordination among trades.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in BIM, VDC, or construction design, with a proven track record of implementing VDC strategies in commercial construction.
• Expertise in BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, Trimble SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard software.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Experience leading VDC initiatives and working independently to build new processes and workflows from scratch.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate across departments and drive company-wide adoption of VDC practices.

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee.
• PTO / Paid Holidays.
• 401K with 4% Match.
• Continued Education as needed.
• Performance Based Bonuses.

We are an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.