Senior VDC Manager

The PENTA Building Group

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of design and construction experience, especially in leading VDC delivery.
  • Leadership experience managing VDC teams, focusing on performance and development.
  • Proven capability to develop VDC standards across various projects and regions.
  • Strong grasp of construction methods and VDC's role in various project phases.

Responsibilities

  • Lead VDC content development for project pursuits and communicate scope to clients.
  • Oversee the VDC Management Plan from project award to completion.
  • Conduct design review and constructability analysis sessions with project models.
  • Manage model coordination meetings and issue resolution across projects.
  • Direct reality capture operations and support RFI resolution using coordination data.
  • Lead VDC closeout process and contribute to department standards through lessons learned.
  • Drive VDC learning initiatives and improve workflows with innovative tech solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead VDC delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.
  • Engagement with advanced technology, including laser scanning and drones.
  • Professional development through training and leadership opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with emphasis on client and design partner relationships.
Full Job Description
The PENTA Building Group is searching for a Senior VDC Manager to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada and our Phoenix, Arizona. The PENTA Building Group is looking for a Senior VDC Manager to lead VDC delivery across a regional portfolio of commercial construction projects. This role sets the execution standard for all VDC workflows, leads a regional team of VDC professionals, and serves as the primary VDC leader for project teams and clients. The right candidate brings deep construction knowledge, a track record of leading teams, and the ability to translate VDC strategy into consistent, field-relevant results on every project. A PENTA Senior VDC Manager is also responsible for: Pursuit • Lead the development of VDC content for project pursuits including VDC narratives, construction approach, visualization strategies and logistics concepts in coordination with preconstruction and marketing. • Represent VDC in owner interviews and shortlist presentations. Communicate VDC scope, approach, and value to clients and owners with clarity and confidence. • Define VDC scope and budget for pursuit projects. • Build and maintain relationships with clients, design partners, and trade contractors. Preconstruction • Own the VDC Management Plan for all projects in the regional portfolio from project award through completion. • Define the model coordination process for each project including subcontractor model requirements, coordination meeting cadence, issue tracking protocol, and deliverable schedule. • Lead design review and constructability analysis sessions using design drawings and project models. • Coordinate with the preconstruction team on quantity tracking and cost support where required. • Assign and direct VDC Engineers on preconstruction deliverables. • Direct existing conditions documentation including reality capture, as-built review and site verification at project initiation. Construction • Lead VDC delivery across all active workflows in the regional portfolio including visualization, model coordination, design review, reality capture and field technology. • Lead model coordination meetings across the regional portfolio, managing issue logs and trade partner commitments. • Represent VDC in project-level conversations with project executives, general superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, and design teams. • Lead the regional VDC team by setting clear expectations, reviewing output, and developing team members. • Manage regional VDC staffing and resource allocation across the portfolio. • Direct reality capture operations across the portfolio using laser scanning and aerial drones. • Support RFI resolution using model and coordination data. Closeout • Lead the VDC closeout process across the regional portfolio including as-built model documentation, final reality capture, and deliverable handover to the owner or facilities team. • Lead VDC lessons learned reviews at project closeout and contribute findings to department-wide standards improvement. VDC Initiatives • Lead VDC learning and development initiatives across PENTA including contributing to training content, delivering sessions in areas of expertise, and building team capacity. • Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to apply innovative technology solutions and improve VDC workflows across the portfolio. • Advance VDC marketing and branding by communicating the value and capabilities of PENTA's VDC practice through pursuit content, project narratives and client-facing materials. We trust that you have: • Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. • 8-10 years of experience in design and construction, with demonstrated experience leading VDC delivery across multiple projects or regions. • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, including responsibility for performance, development, and workload planning. • Proven ability to develop and implement VDC standards and processes across multiple projects and regions. • Strong understanding of construction project delivery methods and how VDC supports preconstruction, coordination, field operations, and closeout. • Demonstrated ability to represent VDC independently in executive-level and client-facing conversations. We'd like for you to have: • BIM or VDC industry certification • Experience leading technology implementation or process rollout across multiple teams • Familiarity with Autodesk Build, Navisworks, ACC Model Coordination, Revit, Lumion, or TwinMotion, Leica RTC 360, DroneDeploy, and Trimble field layout tools. • Strong knowledge of construction processes, practices, and procedures across all project phases. • Ability to lead and develop a team by setting clear expectations, giving direct feedback, and building capability. • Clear, audience-appropriate communication, both written and verbal with project teams, executives, and clients. • Structured approach to identifying problems, evaluating solutions, and implementing improvements. • Ability to manage competing priorities across a regional portfolio without compromising delivery quality. • Proactive, solutions-based approach. • Commitment to applying VDC standards consistently and building technical depth across all project phases. • Adaptability to evolving technology, changing project demands, and organizational growth. • Ability to sit for 5-8 hours and stand, walk, or move for 1-4 hours in an 8-hour day. • Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. • Ability to travel between multiple projects.

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