VDC Process Lead

General Job Description:

The VDC Process Lead is a specialized individual contributor responsible for the tactical optimization, standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation, and execution of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows across mechanical trades. Serving as a crucial bridge between digital modeling, prefabrication processes, and technology integration, this role acts as the hands-on driver of workflow engineering. The Lead maps detailing processes, authors technical documentation, and provides escalated technical support to detailing teams. This role works within the Construction Operations Development team, collaborating closely with fellow Operations Development members, and reports to the VDC Process Manager.

Supervises: N/A

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Workflow Mapping & Process Optimization: Actively evaluate, map, and refine mechanical VDC detailing workflows. Identify bottlenecks from design through fabrication and tactical solutions to increase detailing efficiency and data accuracy.
• SOP Generation & Documentation: Author, maintain, and update detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical manuals for all VDC operations to ensure standardized modeling practices across all regional teams.
• Deliverables Tracking & Execution Support: Serve as a subject matter expert on project deliverables tracking tools and schedules, ensuring detailing and fabrication requests are accurately tracked and executed.
• Technology & API Testing: Collaborate with technology and development teams to beta-test custom tools, add-ins, visual programming scripts (e.g., Dynamo), and API integrations before broad deployment to production teams.
• Escalated Modeling & Process Support: Serve as a primary technical escalation resource for VDC personnel encountering complex modeling errors, software conflicts, or advanced coordination challenges.
• Research & Development (R&D) Execution: Conduct hands-on testing of emerging VDC software, tools, and methodologies, reporting findings and deployment recommendations to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with VDC Content Developers, Fabrication Technology Leads, and Enablement teams to ensure detailing processes align seamlessly with database configurations, shop machinery, and training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities) :

• A minimum of 5+ years of practical, hands-on experience in mechanical construction VDC detailing, coordination, and prefabrication processes. High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Comprehensive practical understanding of mechanical systems (piping, plumbing, or sheet metal/HVAC), including fabrication standards, spooling, and field installation constraints.
• Advanced, expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Fabrication software (CADmep/CAMduct), Navisworks Manage, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360).
• Proven experience in workflow mapping, authoring technical SOPs, and diagnosing software process breakdowns.
• Working familiarity with visual programming (e.g., Dynamo) or data structures/APIs to effectively test automation tools.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor peers and translate technical solutions to broader teams.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.

• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.

• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.

• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.

• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.

• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.

• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.

• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives

  Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of assisting with project job walks and site inspections).

• The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and shelves.
  
  

Travel:

10 - 15% of the time to and from the primary other office locations and to applicable trade conferences and collaborations.

Competitive Wages:

$106,000 to $143,000 annually. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation. We also offer educational, skill development, and leadership opportunities, as well as competitive benefit plans including, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and eligibility to participate in our 100% employee-stock ownership plan.

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