Skender Construction

VDC Manager

Skender Construction$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in VDC and BIM
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, FARO, Navisworks, and Procore
  • Proficiency in model-based coordination and constructability analysis
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Support development of project-specific BIM Execution Plans
  • Create and maintain detailed project models using Revit
  • Lead model coordination, clash detection, and reviews
  • Support reality capture and field layout workflows
  • Collaborate to refine and maintain VDC standards
  • Align VDC workflows with field technology and management tools
  • Provide training on VDC processes and tools
  • Participate in client coordination and presentations

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for health insurance (medical, dental & vision)
  • Annual deposit into health savings account
  • Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5%
  • Wellness incentives
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave for both mothers and fathers
  • Free employee assistance program services
  • Free short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Opportunities for community involvement
Full Job Description
Annual salary range noted above based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this role are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, dependent on both individual performance and company financial results.

Who are you?

We're looking for a VDC Manager who's ready to take the next step in their career and help drive innovation through construction technology. Do you have deep knowledge of VDC and BIM best practices, enjoy solving complex coordination challenges, and take pride in delivering high-quality models that help teams build smarter and faster? Great. Are you someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and thrives on collaboration with project teams, partners, and clients? Even better.

What will you do as VDC Manager?

As a VDC Manager at Skender, you'll support the planning, coordination, and execution of our Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes across multiple projects. You will collaborate closely with the Senior VDC Manager, project teams, and trade partners to ensure BIM execution plans are implemented effectively and that models support field coordination, scheduling, and quality construction. You'll also contribute to advancing Skender's company-wide VDC initiatives by sharing lessons learned, promoting best practices, and helping integrate technology throughout the project lifecycle, from pursuit through closeout.

Your main responsibilities will include...
  • Supporting the development and implementation of project-specific BIM Execution Plans
  • Creating and maintaining detailed project models using Revit and other modeling software
  • Leading model coordination, clash detection, and constructability reviews with project teams and trade partners
  • Supporting reality capture and field layout workflows, including drones, 360 cameras, and point cloud scans
  • Collaborating with the Senior VDC Manager to refine and maintain VDC standards, templates, and best practices
  • Working with Construction Technology to align VDC workflows with field technology and project management tools
  • Providing project team support and training on VDC processes and tools
  • Participating in internal and external presentations, meetings, and client coordination efforts


What educational background & prior experience do you need?

We'd like you to have a Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management plus at least 5 years' relevant experience.

What skills will we require?
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, FARO, Navisworks, and Procore BIM tools
  • Proficiency with model-based coordination, scheduling integration, and constructability analysis
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders across departments and project partners
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement in workflows and technology


What's included in our Employee-First Benefits package?
  • Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
  • Annual deposit into health savings account
  • Retirement with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
  • Wellness incentives
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave for mothers and fathers
  • Free employee assistance program services
  • Free short- & long-term disability insurance
  • Community involvement


About Skender Construction

Skender is a construction company that provides design-build services for commercial, healthcare, and multifamily projects. The company offers a range of services, including architecture, engineering, construction, and interior design. Skender is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has been in business for over 60 years. The company has completed over 2,000 projects and has won numerous awards for its work.
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