Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Role

The Virtual Design and Construction Manager is a fluid fast-paced position that overseas the planning and coordination of variety of projects. The projects are taken from the design phase and digitally modeled to solve coordination issues before the start of field installation. The VDC manager researches and leads the VDC team in this effort. The VDC manager also maintains correspondence with the field to assist with any issues that arise during install. The VDC manager is also required to provide load calculations as well as engineering design required for the construction as well as the service department to assist with design build projects. Engineering consultation may be required as a part of the contract. The VDC manager is also tasked with maintaining and refining the VDC department’s standards and all templates for drawing production. They will also be required to participate in furthering education to ensure the department maintains the standard across the industry with the most up to date practices and software implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Draft and maintain living models for multiple models in appropriate software
• Review and mitigate issues that arise from the design phase of a project
• Lead BIM coordination project efforts for multiple disciplines
• Use Navisworks to organize and manage clash reports
• Work directly with field installers to resolve active conflicts during the construction phase
• Review submittals and ensure accurate placement of equipment within the model
• Lead weekly meetings during the BIM coordination process.
• Produce accurate and informative drawings for field install.
• Convert BIM model into fabrication models for prefabrication
• Under and produce spool drawings
• Review existing conditions to prepare engineering design plans
• Conduct calculations for plumbing and mechanical systems based of pertinent codes and standards to provide building owners with accurate and functional system design
• Review and analyze load calculation data to ensure values are accurate to the desired condition
• Manage the engineering and prefabrication department staff
• Manage and organize all software and licenses
• Ensure the department maintains workflow and function
• Further education on product and conceptual material to keep the department in constant growth
• Work directly with project managers and field installers to ensure the department is producing construction documents and materials are being accurately provided.
• Mentor and guide all department staff to further the value of the department and it’s day to day functions

Teamwork

Safety

Other Responsibilities

Must be able to manage multiple tasks

Education & Experience

Special Skills

Physical Requirements

Other Requirements