We are currently seeking a Director of VDC who will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation and development of RMCI's VDC department. This position will implement the organization's VDC strategy while working closely with operations, project management, preconstruction, field leadership, and business development.
The Director will be responsible for developing and managing BIM/VDC resources, maintaining consistent standards and workflows, overseeing project execution, and ensuring that BIM/VDC efforts effectively support construction operations and field installation. The Director will also help identify opportunities to improve project execution through technology, automation, modeling, prefabrication, and self-perform capabilities.
Responsibilities:- Lead the day-to-day operation of RMCI's BIM/VDC department
- Implement and maintain the BIM/VDC strategy, standards, policies, and procedures established by RMCI leadership
- Develop staffing and resource plans based on current and anticipated project requirements
- Manage the allocation of BIM/VDC resources across projects to support project priorities and deadlines
- Establish and maintain consistent BIM/VDC workflows across projects while allowing for project-specific requirements
- Oversee project BIM/VDC execution, including model coordination, clash detection, constructability review, model QA/QC, and field integration
- Ensure BIM/VDC deliverables align with project schedules, contractual requirements, and construction needs
- Work with project management, operations, and field leadership to identify BIM/VDC requirements and priorities
- Ensure model information is developed to support field installation, layout, fabrication, prefabrication, and construction activities
- Support field teams in resolving coordination and constructability issues
- Travel to project sites as needed to support field teams, participate in coordination meetings, and verify model-to-field execution
- Develop processes that effectively transition model information into construction and installation workflows
- Oversee BIM/VDC support for RMCI self-perform scopes, including underground infrastructure, MEP, and site utilities
- Identify opportunities to improve coordination efficiency, reduce rework, and increase field productivity
- Evaluate project-level technology needs and make recommendations for improvements or additional capabilities
- Support prefabrication and modularization initiatives through BIM/VDC processes
- Support business development and preconstruction efforts through BIM/VDC expertise, visualizations, renderings, technical content, and project-specific execution strategies
- Develop and maintain BIM/VDC training and knowledge-sharing practices within RMCI
- Foster strong relationships between BIM/VDC, operations, project management, and field teams
- Monitor BIM/VDC performance across projects and provide regular reporting to the Vice President of VDC
- Provide mentoring, professional development, and technical leadership to the BIM/VDC team
Education & Qualifications:- Preferably a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Experience with mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, or other complex construction projects
- General Contractor or MEP contractor experience
- Experience with self-perform construction and underground utilities
- Experience with prefabrication and modular construction
- Experience with 4D/5D BIM and model-based construction workflows
- Experience with field layout and model-to-field workflows
- Experience with BIM/VDC automation and construction technology
- Experience managing BIM/VDC resources across multiple geographic locations
- Experience supporting business development and preconstruction efforts
- 8+ years of experience in BIM/VDC, construction coordination, or construction modeling
- 3+ years of experience managing BIM/VDC teams, projects, or technical resources
- Proven experience leading BIM/VDC execution across multiple projects
- Strong experience with Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and related BIM/VDC platforms
- Strong understanding of MEP systems and construction coordination workflows
- Experience working directly with construction operations and field teams
- Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and installation
- Experience developing and implementing BIM/VDC standards, workflows, and processes
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and resources simultaneously
- Proven ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive resolution
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop BIM/VDC personnel
- Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and executive leadership
- Willingness and ability to travel to job sites as needed, which may include occasional overnight travel
Safety Level This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug test and background check will apply.
