POSITION SUMMARY:The
Senior VDC Manager is responsible formanaging the usage of VDC technologies for a given project or multipleprojects, including the completion of any contractual requirements andutilizing the technology to maximize productivity and risk mitigation.Responsible for directing and mentoring on-site, regional, and corporate staff.The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strongleadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strongcommunication and client service skills.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Perform constructability reviews and work with Estimators on alternate construction means and methods, site logistics, general requirements, hoisting systems, and staffing requirements.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings with the Owner / Architect for the BIM and VDC efforts on a project.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Assign project team responsibilities. Establish administrative procedures, develop performance goals, and follow up to ensure compliance with all contract requirements.
- Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among various project participants
- Support Division Management in recruiting, training, and mentoring new employees.
- Ensure compliance with all standard company processes and utilization of technology.
- Manage the software agreements and renewals for everything needed in the VDC department.
- Prepare the VDC information within the monthly Project Status Reports. Identify and manage risk and opportunities proactively and develop mitigation and captures strategies.
- Monitor the progress of construction activities on a regular basis and hold status meetings with subcontractors.
- Manages Subcontractor performance. Provide notices and take corrective actions for any performance or quality issues.
- Assist the company in marketing and business development efforts and advise management of potential project opportunities.
- Attend interviews with clients for prospective projects, as needed, in your surrounding region(s).
- Prepare detailed cost breakdown for VDC for each project to be input into the historical cost database.
- Sit in on interviews for all earlier positions in the VDC path.
- Provide check-ins and yearly evaluations for VDC members on your team.
- Duties as listed in the VDC Manager description.
- Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Autodesk Suite, Bluebeam, Revizto, Tekla, and Microsoft Office.
- Proven experience of Manhattan document control and schedule software.
- Thorough understanding of industry and local market.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong management skills.
- Functions effectively as part of a team.
- Established relationships in the community with clients and architects.
- Exhibits strong leadership qualities.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable public speaking ability.
- Understanding of contracts and risk management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent
- 15 years of industry experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assist precon when needed
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:- Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
- Ability to repeat the same movements.
- Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
- Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
- Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).
