VDC Manager (Copy)

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

·        7+ years of VDC, BIM coordination, construction technology, design coordination, or related construction operations experience; ground-up multifamily GC experience preferred.

·        Proven ability to manage model coordination, clash detection, BIM execution plans, trade coordination, constructability reviews, 4D planning support, and field-to-model workflows.

·        Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, BIM 360/ACC or equivalent platforms, model viewers, and coordination workflows.

·        Strong understanding of construction means/methods, sequencing, trade interfaces, MEP/structural/architectural coordination, shop drawing integration, and field installation constraints.

·        Ability to lead coordination meetings, drive issue closure, support field teams, and convert model conflicts into RFIs, coordinated shops, layout plans, and install-ready decisions.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

·        VDC/BIM coordination experience supporting ground-up multifamily construction delivery.

·        Strong Revit, Navisworks, BIM coordination, clash detection, model review, and coordination workflow experience.

·        Ability to manage coordination meetings with design teams, subcontractors, VDC staff, PM teams, and field leadership.

·        Strong understanding of constructability, MEP coordination, field installation needs, layout, access, trade sequencing, and issue conversion into RFIs or coordination actions.

·        Ability to support project teams with model-based issue tracking, clash logs, coordination logs, and field-ready deliverables.

·        Ability to build and enforce VDC standards, workflows, file control, and deliverables.

·        Demonstrated drive, accountability, communication, and follow-through.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

·        Travel as needed for project kickoff, design coordination, site verification, model/field alignment, trade coordination meetings, VDC audits, and closeout support.

·        May support multiple projects and regions, including remote coordination and onsite verification.

AREAS OF OVERSIGHT

·        VDC/BIM standards, BIM execution planning, model coordination, clash detection, coordination issue tracking, and model file control.

·        Coordination between design models, trade models, contract drawings, RFIs/ASIs, field conditions, Drone/Ground Deploy captures, and shop drawing workflows.

·        Priority clash resolution tied to the project schedule and procurement plan.

·        VDC coordination meeting leadership, issue owner assignment, due dates, and closure verification.

·        VDC modeler workload, quality, training, and deliverable standards when assigned.

·        Lessons learned integration into coordination standards, scope exhibits, mockup requirements, and field execution planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        VDC Strategy / Execution Plan: Develops and maintains project VDC/BIM execution plans, coordination standards, model exchange requirements, file naming, clash rules, deliverable cadence, and responsibility matrix.

·        Model Coordination: Leads multidisciplinary model coordination across architecture, structure, MEP, civil, trade partners, and field teams to identify conflicts before they impact procurement or installation.

·        Clash Detection: Runs clash detection, prioritizes issues by schedule and risk, assigns owners and due dates, and drives closure through coordination meetings, RFIs, design clarifications, or trade model updates.

·        Schedule Alignment: Ties VDC priorities to the 2-6 week look-ahead and master schedule so coordination is completed before procurement, prefabrication, layout, or field installation.

·        Field Integration: Supports field teams with model views, coordinated drawings, layout information, constructability reviews, and model-to-field verification using photos, DroneDeploy, ground capture, and overlays where applicable.

·        Document Control: Ensures models, coordination exports, clash reports, issue logs, meeting notes, and VDC deliverables are stored in the correct platform and updated with current revisions.

·        Trade Partner Coordination: Establishes expectations for trade model delivery, coordination participation, response times, issue closure, and install-ready model accuracy.

·        Constructability Review: Reviews SD/DD/CD and trade models for access, clearances, penetrations, sleeves, blocking, prefabrication conflicts, maintenance access, code constraints, and field sequencing issues.

·        Reporting: Produces concise VDC coordination reports showing open issues, priority clashes, schedule impacts, owners, due dates, ready/not-ready areas, and decisions required.

·        Team Leadership: Trains project teams, VDC Modelers, PEs, Supers, and trade partners on model navigation, coordination workflow, issue tracking, and field use of VDC tools.

·        Lessons Learned: Captures coordination misses, model gaps, field conflicts, and recurring trade interface issues and converts them into improved scope language, checklists, and VDC standards.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

·        Weekly VDC coordination report tied to schedule, including priority clashes, owners, due dates, decisions required, ready/not-ready areas, and field impacts.

·        Current model coordination issue log with status, severity, responsible party, date opened, due date, and closure evidence.

·        Coordination meeting agendas and minutes with action items issued within 24 hours when assigned.

·        Immediate escalation of schedule-critical coordination issues, design gaps, trade nonperformance, or model conflicts that could delay procurement or field installation.

·        Monthly summary of VDC performance, trends, recurring conflicts, closed items, aging issues, and lessons learned.

SKILLS

·        Advanced Revit, Navisworks Manage, AutoCAD, model viewers, clash detection, and coordination platforms.

·        Strong construction means/methods, MEP coordination, structural/architectural interface knowledge, and field sequencing awareness.

·        Ability to lead coordination meetings, enforce deadlines, and drive issue closure.

·        Clear technical communication through screenshots, marked-up views, issue logs, and field-ready direction.

·        Strong organization, file control, model version control, and documentation discipline.

·        Ability to train field and office teams on practical model use without overcomplicating execution.

CERTIFICATIONS

·        Preferred: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, or equivalent certifications.

·        Preferred: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.

·        Preferred: Procore certifications and DroneDeploy certification when applicable.

·        Optional advantage: AGC CM-BIM, Bluebeam certification, LEED GA/AP.

DIRECT REPORTS

·        VDC Modeler(s), BIM/VDC Coordinator(s), interns, or project support staff as assigned.

·        May provide dotted-line coordination direction to trade BIM teams and project teams for VDC deliverables.

PURSUIT (CAREER PATH)

·        Director of VDC / Construction Technology.