VDC Project Lead

Southland Industries; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate vesting

100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based annual bonus

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development opportunities

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Job summary

Southland Industries in Pflugerville, TX, is seeking a VDC Project Lead to drive success in project execution, acting as a key liaison among project teams and stakeholders. This role combines leadership with technical skills, ensuring adherence to BIM standards and process management.

The ideal candidate will resolve technical challenges, manage workflows, and provide training in VDC practices. Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset capable of working independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead medium-to-large scale VDC projects.
• Knowledge of BIM and VDC applications.
• Solid understanding of construction practices.
• Ability to develop advanced workflows that enhance project efficiency.
• Proven capability to adopt and integrate emerging technologies.
• Good skills in BIM Content creation (RFAs).
• 2–5 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC Projects and ensure compliance with client and company standards.
• Collaborate on external BIM execution plans.
• Manage file sharing and coordination across disciplines.
• Create project-specific Revit content.
• Provide training in VDC programs and standards.
• Provide QA/QC review of outputs from the VDC team.

Skills

Solution-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills

Leadership of VDC projects

Knowledge of BIM and VDC

Understanding of construction practices

Ability to manage advanced workflows

Integration of emerging technologies

BIM content creation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Products

Dynamo

Newforma Konekt

Revizto

Naviate

Stratus

Job description

Position Summary

The VDC Project Lead drives the successful execution of projects, serving as a key liaison between VDC teams, enterprise stakeholders, and project leadership. This role combines technical expertise with process management, ensuring adherence to BIM standards, efficient workflows, and timely deliverables. The Project Lead focuses on project-level leadership and technical coordination, balancing hands‑on problem‑solving with strategic planning to support operational excellence.

This role may be filled at varying levels based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC Projects, resolving issues and ensuring alignment with client requirements and company standards.
• Interface with project teams for scheduling and deliverables.
• Review client BIM requirements and provide feedback and guidance to project teams accordingly.
• Collaborate on external BIM execution plans to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage file sharing and coordination process across disciplines, ensuring secure access and archiving of milestone submittals.
• Create project specific Revit content by following standard practices for family creation.
• Apply Southland standard VDC, Detailing, and Engineering workflows to drive project success and efficiency.
• Assist in developing new workflows to support direct project needs.
• Facilitate training in VDC programs, workflows, and best practices for staff. Coordinate BIM/VDC development standards and data requirements to meet company and project goals.
• Support the setup and troubleshooting for production planning and tracking technology (e.g., Stratus).
• Provide QA/QC review of VDC team outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Research, test, and drive adoption of approved emerging technologies; document lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Interface with IT staff to ensure proper hardware/software setup for project use.
• Provide end‑user support for VDC software such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Participate in the design and production of visual materials, including videos, animations, and 2D/3D graphics for presentations and marketing.
• Assist in developing virtual design presentations and marketing materials.
• Provide feedback on Requests for Proposals related to the use of VDC technology.

Qualifications

• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead medium‑to‑large‑scale VDC projects and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Applied knowledge of BIM, VDC, and Fabrication ERP Tools (e.g., Autodesk Products, Dynamo, Newforma Konekt, Revizto, Naviate, and Stratus).
• Solid understanding of construction practices and fabrication processes, with emphasis on mechanical systems and field coordination.
• Ability to develop and manage advanced workflows and implementation plans that enhance project efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt and integrate emerging technologies and align solutions with industry standards.
• Good skills in BIM Content creation (RFAs).
• High school diploma or GED required, Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another technical field preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.