VDC Manager - Virtual Design & Construction

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Cooper Tacia General Contracting is seeking a seasoned Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager to lead digital construction initiatives across projects in the southeastern United States. You will drive BIM execution, model-based coordination, and innovative workflows to improve project efficiency and accuracy.

The role requires collaboration with project teams, strong leadership, and the ability to implement VDC strategies from scratch.

Qualifications

• BIM/VDC leadership experience in construction.
• Experience implementing VDC strategies in commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of BIM tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Establish VDC vision, standards, and best practices for the firm.
• Oversee BIM integration in planning, clash detection, and execution.
• Lead transition to digital workflows across preconstruction and field.

Skills

BIM/VDC leadership

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Since its incorporation in 2003, Cooper Tacia General Contracting has evolved from residential construction and renovation in Sanford, NC to large-scale manufacturing, office buildings, government and education facilities, restaurant and retail spaces, apartment complexes and airport construction throughout the southeastern United States. What has remained constant is our goal of becoming one of the most sought after, creative and dynamic project management and general contracting companies in the southeast. Cooper Tacia is committed to working toward its mission while keeping its operating principles top of mind.

We are currently 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 building information modeling (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 W/ 4% Match

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.