Director, Design Technology & VDC

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Design Technology & VDC Manager will develop first-in-class Design Technology and VDC skill level throughout the company.

JOB DUTIES :

• Work with discipline directors to identify, recruit, train, mentor, and provide career direction to discipline-based BIM coordinators.
• Manage monitoring and reporting of the technology and innovation implementation performance progress.
• Lead VCD readiness to support lean construction concepts like prefabrication.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance in areas like interoperability with platforms used by our clients and consumers, like Procore.
• Maintain, implement, monitor, and adjust Vestal CAD/BIM standards and procedures.
• Maintain membership and participate in select applicable professional organizations and encourage others in BIM careers to do the same.
• Maintain automation/scripting (Dynamo, Python, Grasshopper)
• Maintain interoperability between software (Revit ↔Plant 3D ↔Civil 3D)
• Lead onboarding of new BIM resources.
• Develop and implement compliance, monitoring and  training programs to ensure Vestal is collectively using all the VDC tools efficiently as a team.
• Work with Director of IT regarding IT systems requirements.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the development of long- and short-range vision for company VDC
• Monitor VDC security
• Update and publish reports
• Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintaining sound relationships among and with employees.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

Frequent site visits.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with BIM software is required.
• Experience with LiDAR equipment is preferred.
• Master level using Navisworks and Revizto is preferred.
• Experience with, and understanding of, Engineering, Architecture, and Construction terminology is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Civil 3D, ReCap Pro, Dynamo, Python, Grasshopper ).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Curiosity and willingness to keep up with technological development