Manager of Virtual Design & Construction

Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Salt Lake City, UT
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years in the construction industry, focused on MEP coordination.
  • At least 8 years of experience with VDC/BIM processes and technologies.
  • Experience with subcontracts and subcontractors is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the management of the VDC department's daily operations.
  • Support Preconstruction, Business Development, and Operations with model-related tasks.
  • Plan VDC team workload and align with upcoming project demands.
  • Establish project-specific modeling and CAD strategies at inception.
  • Implement and manage BIM standards and budgets for projects.
  • Collaborate on file management protocols with designers and contractors.
  • Monitor job costs within the department to control overruns.

Benefits

  • Leadership and mentoring role within the VDC team.
  • Innovative work environment with emerging VDC technologies.
  • Opportunity for professional development through feedback and growth.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across multiple projects.
  • Active involvement in client-facing business development initiatives.
Full Job Description
Description

The Big Picture

The Manager of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is responsible for taking the lead role of all day-to-day
management of the VDC department. The VDC Manager is responsible for maintaining continuous contact
with Operations, Estimating/Preconstruction and Business Development/Marketing and maintains
professional relationships with project executives, designers, owners, subcontractors.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Lead the production, coordination, and enhancement of 3D object-oriented models.
  • Support Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations teams with model-related needs.
  • Plan and manage VDC team workload, coordinating with Preconstruction to forecast upcoming work.
  • Define project modeling and CAD strategies at project startup.
  • Implement and manage BIM processes, standards, and project-specific modeling budgets.
  • Collaborate with designers, consultants, and contractors to establish file management protocols.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality BIM content; review models for coordination, quality control, and construction support through closeout.
  • Monitor and manage department job costs; implement controls to prevent overruns.
  • Identify and develop innovative uses of model-based data across project phases.
  • Provide leadership and act as a role model for the VDC team.
  • Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, one-on-ones, and growth opportunities.


How You Contribute
  • Maximize BIM process and technology utilization across the organization.
  • Partner with client-facing teams to promote services and support new business development.
  • Use advanced communication skills to help project teams solve problems through digital tools.
  • Collaborate effectively with project management, owners, subcontractors, and self-perform teams.
  • Demonstrate strong planning, organization, and goal-execution skills.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, tracking details, requirements, and timelines.
  • Lead, manage, and develop the VDC team with strong leadership and coaching skills.
  • Build and maintain a highly skilled, solution-focused team.
  • Apply current and emerging VDC technologies (e.g., sUAS, 360 imaging, laser scanning, AR/VR) throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide user support for VDC tools and systems to enhance collaboration and workflow efficiency.
  • Coach and mentor project teams in the effective use of BIM and VDC tools.


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with MEP coordination.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with VDC/BIM processes and technologies.
  • Experience working with subcontracts, subcontractors, and self-perform work is a plus

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