VDC Mechanical Design Manager

Power Design, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work options

On-site campus amenities

401k with match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. seeks a VDC Design Manager/Senior Design Manager to lead virtual design and coordination for complex projects.

This role interfaces with operations, engineering, customers, and trade partners to deliver constructible, cost-effective installations while upholding Power Design best practices. You will guide preconstruction design coordination, review BIM deliverables, and drive value engineering with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction/VDC/BIM coordination for electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and installation methods.
• Ability to lead coordination meetings and resolve design conflicts.
• Experience with BIM modeling, clash detection, and installation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC coordination from preconstruction through design completion.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, and BIM timelines.
• Facilitate clash detection and resolution of constructability issues.
• Review plans, BIM Execution Plans, contracts for code compliance.
• Develop and maintain BIM models, coordination drawings, and installation docs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Industry certification

Registered apprenticeship

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Position

The VDC Design Manager/Senior Design Manager plays a critical role in the successful delivery of construction projects by leading the virtual design and coordination process for assigned projects. This position is responsible for managing project coordination, constructability reviews, installation planning, and BIM deliverables while ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and Power Design best practices. The VDC Design Manager/Senior Design Manager works closely with operations teams, customers, consultants, engineers, and trade partners to develop innovative, cost-effective, and constructible solutions that support successful project execution. This role serves as a technical leader throughout preconstruction and design coordination activities and may provide guidance and support to other VDC team members.

Position Details / Responsibilities

• Lead the VDC coordination process for assigned projects from preconstruction through design completion.
• Manage project coordination schedules, deliverables, and VDC timelines to support project milestones and operational needs.
• Lead coordination meetings and clash detection efforts while facilitating resolution of design and constructability conflicts.
• Review project plans, specifications, BIM Execution Plans, contracts, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure code-compliant and cost-effective installations.
• Develop, review, and maintain BIM models, coordination drawings, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and installation documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams to support constructability reviews, installation planning, prefabrication strategies, and project execution.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide value engineering recommendations that improve project outcomes while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, ASIs, addenda, and other design-related updates.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and production goals while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and support to VDC team members and project stakeholders.
• Serve as a professional representative of Power Design during project meetings and coordination activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of VDC processes, standards, best practices, and technologies.
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Growth.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, industry certification, registered apprenticeship completion, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in construction, VDC, BIM modeling, detailing, coordination, design, or installation within Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes, industry standards, installation methods, and construction best practices.
• Proficiency with Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and other BIM technologies.
• Ability to lead project coordination efforts, facilitate conflict resolution, and drive project outcomes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of constructability, coordination workflows, clash detection, and installation planning.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, customers, consultants, and trade partners.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting prefabrication, fabrication, field layout, value engineering, or installation planning is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and project deadlines.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salaries offered
• Flexible and hybrid work options available to support work-life balance
• Cutting-edge headquarters with an on‑campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco‑free campus
• Exciting, award‑winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered
• Short and long‑term disability plans
• 401k with company matching and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
• Paid time off and company holidays provided
• Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks given to all Power Design team members #LI-CR1 some of our benefits…
• Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans.
• You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles!
• We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs.
• Relocation opportunities may also be available!

About Power Design

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next‑generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work‑life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next. To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us.