VDC Plumbing Design Manager

powerdesigninc; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

On-site amenities

401k with company match

Disability plans

Job summary

Power Design seeks a VDC Design Manager to lead the virtual design and coordination for our construction projects. You will oversee BIM deliverables, constructability reviews, installation planning, and compliance with codes and Power Design standards.

You will work with operations, engineers, customers, and trade partners to develop cost-effective, constructible solutions and provide technical guidance across preconstruction and design coordination activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction, VDC, BIM modeling, detailing, coordination, design, or installation within Mechanical or Plumbing systems.
• Strong understanding of 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.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the VDC coordination process for assigned projects from preconstruction through design completion.
• Manage project coordination schedules, deliverables, and VDC timelines to support milestones.
• Lead coordination meetings and clash detection efforts while resolving design and constructability conflicts.
• Review project plans, BIM Execution Plans, contracts, and jurisdictional requirements for code-compliant installations.
• Develop, review, and maintain BIM models, coordination drawings, shop drawings, and installation documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams to support constructability reviews and installation planning.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide value engineering recommendations.
• Maintain project documentation including RFIs, ASIs, addenda, and other design updates.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and production goals while ensuring quality deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to VDC team members and stakeholders.

Skills

BIM modeling

Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

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 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 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 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, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options offered
• Short and long-term disability plans
• 401k with company matching 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

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide