VDC Senior Manager

Manhattan Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company in Atlanta is seeking a Senior VDC Manager to oversee the use of VDC technologies across one or multiple projects, ensuring contractual requirements are met and productivity is maximized.

You will mentor on-site, regional, and corporate staff, apply business acumen, and lead with strong communication and client service to advance project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Architecture/Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 years of industry experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assist preconstruction when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability reviews and advise on means, methods, logistics, and staffing.
• Lead preconstruction BIM/VDC efforts with Owner/Architect.
• Establish relationships with project stakeholders.
• Assign project team responsibilities and ensure contract compliance.
• Develop communications to resolve conflicts among participants.
• Support management in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff.
• Manage VDC software agreements and renewals.
• Prepare monthly VDC information for Project Status Reports.
• Monitor progress and hold subcontractor status meetings.
• Provide notices and corrective actions for performance/quality issues.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Risk management

Public speaking

Decision making

Contract understanding

Time management

Client relationship

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Suite

Bluebeam

Revizto

Tekla

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builderscommitted to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, ourclients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it aboutManhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The Senior VDC Manager is responsible foremanning the usage of VDC technologies for a given project or multipleprojects, including the completion of any contractual requirements andutilizing the technology to maximize productivity and risk mitigation. Responsible for directing and mentoring on-site, regional, and corporate staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strongleadership, organization, and time management skills, as well as strongcommunication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform constructability reviews and work with Estimators on alternate construction means and methods, site logistics, general requirements, hoisting systems, and staffing requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings with the Owner / Architectfor the BIM and VDC efforts on a project.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with allproject stakeholders.
• Assign project team responsibilities. Establish administrativeprocedures, develop performance goals, and follow up to ensure compliancewith all contract requirements.
• Development of effective communications and mechanisms forresolving conflicts among various project participants
• Support Division Management in recruiting, training, and mentoringnew employees.
• Ensure compliance with all standard company processes andutilization of technology.
• Manage the software agreements and renewals for everything neededin the VDC department.
• Prepare the VDC information within the monthly Project StatusReports. Identify and manage risk and opportunities proactively anddevelop mitigation and captures strategies.
• Monitor the progress of construction activities on a regular basisand hold status meetings with subcontractors.
• Manages Subcontractor performance. Provide notices and takecorrective actions for any performance or quality issues.
• Assist the company in marketing and business development effortsand advise management of potential project opportunities.
• Attend interviews with clients for prospective projects, as needed,in your surrounding region(s).
• Prepare detailed cost breakdown for VDC for each project to beinput into the historical cost database.
• Sit in on interviews for all earlier positions in the VDCpath.
• Provide check-ins and yearly evaluations for VDC members on yourteam.
• Duties as listed in the VDC Manager description.
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with ourGuiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOBSKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including AutodeskSuite, Bluebeam, Revizto, Tekla, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven experience of Manhattan document control andschedule software.
• Thorough understanding of industry and localmarket.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Functions effectively as part of a team.
• Established relationships in the community with clientsand architects.
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality atall times.
• Excellent time management and organizationalskills.
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable public speaking ability.
• Understanding of contracts and risk management.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Architecture,Engineering or equivalent
• 15 years of industry experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assist precon whenneeded

WORKINGCONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, program management, general building, and design-build services.Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.