VDC Strategy Director: Scale BIM Across Regions

Wohlsen Construction Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction Company seeks a seasoned VDC Director to lead the Virtual Design & Construction function. You will set strategy, manage the VDC team, and standardize deliverables across multi-region operations, driving model-based coordination and early involvement in preconstruction and estimating.

You will direct technology investments, partner with BD and operations, and report to senior leadership as the executive voice for VDC capabilities and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent).
• 12–15 years of progressive VDC/BIM experience with leadership experience.
• Proficiency with BIM authoring and coordination tools and model-based workflows.
• Experience building or scaling a VDC/BIM function with team development and standardization.
• Strong track record partnering with BD, Preconstruction, and Operations leadership.
• Excellent executive presence and communication for client and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of modern delivery methods (Design/Build, IPD) and emerging VDC tech (4D, reality capture).

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the VDC team across regions.
• Own VDC roadmap and software selection.
• Standardize VDC deliverables and engagement processes by project phase.
• Drive early VDC involvement in preconstruction and estimating.
• Guide technology investments including 4D and modeling capabilities.
• Serve as the executive voice of VDC in client pursuits and reports.
• Partner with BD, Preconstruction, and Operations to embed VDC in workflows.
• Embed VDC standards through construction and closeout phases.
• Develop vendor partnerships and provide training on VDC capabilities.
• Establish metrics to track VDC impact (quality, conflict reduction, win rate).

Skills

VDC leadership

BIM coordination

Model-based estimating

Design/Build knowledge

Client presentations

Education

B.S. in Architecture/Engineering/CM

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Reality capture

4D scheduling

Job description

Wohlsen Construction Company seeks a seasoned VDC Director to lead the Virtual Design & Construction function. You will set strategy, manage the VDC team, and standardize deliverables across multi-region operations, driving model-based coordination and early involvement in preconstruction and estimating.

You will direct technology investments, partner with BD and operations, and report to senior leadership as the executive voice for VDC capabilities and value.