VDC Supervisor

Description

Corvant About Us:

At Corvant, we provide specialty HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services to mission-critical commercial and industrial environments. Our teams support essential facilities across data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education.

We deliver end-to-end solutions across the facility lifecycle, including design, prefabrication, installation, controls integration, and ongoing service. As one of the fastest-growing platforms in our space, we are focused on operational excellence, technical expertise, and building a high-performing team.

The Virtual Design Coordination (VDC) Supervisor is responsible for the hands-on, day-to-day leadership of the drafting and design team within the VDC department, ensuring the accurate and timely execution of design, coordination, and pre-construction deliverables for HVAC and plumbing systems on commercial construction projects. Reporting to the VDC Manager, the Supervisor serves as the working leader who translates department strategy into daily execution—overseeing drafting technicians, guiding technical quality, balancing workloads, and ensuring that models, submittals, and coordination drawings meet company standards and project requirements. This role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to mentor and develop staff, and close collaboration with the VDC Manager, Department Coordinator, project managers, and field teams. The core areas of responsibility are listed below, however other duties and responsibilities may be required to meet business needs and objectives.

Requirements

Team Supervision & Leadership:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of drafting technicians, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assign and balance workloads across the team in coordination with the VDC Manager and Department Coordinator, adjusting priorities as project demands shift.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for technical and workflow questions, resolving day-to-day issues and elevating broader concerns to the VDC Manager.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment that supports accountability, growth, and professional development.
  
  

Technical Oversight & Quality Control

• Review drawings, models, and submittals produced by the drafting team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards and project specifications.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam, modeling best practices and correcting errors before deliverables move forward.
• Lead clash detection and model coordination efforts, ensuring that conflicts are identified and resolved prior to fabrication and installation.
• Maintain and enforce drafting standards, templates, and quality control checkpoints across all active projects.
  
  

Workflow & Project Coordination

• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure that drafting milestones are met and that the team’s output aligns with overall project schedules.
• Coordinate closely with the Department Coordinator on scheduling, resource allocation, and documentation to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Ensure that submittals, RFIs, and coordination drawings are prepared, reviewed, and delivered within required timelines.
• Track the status of assigned projects and provide regular progress updates to the VDC Manager.
  
  

Training & Development

• Mentor and develop drafting technicians across all levels, helping them build proficiency in design software, company standards, and mechanical systems knowledge.
• Support the onboarding of new drafting technicians, providing orientation, technical training, and ongoing coaching.
• Identify individual skill gaps and development opportunities, and partner with the VDC Manager on training plans and advancement pathways.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, field supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure design requirements and project expectations are clearly understood and met.
• Participate in project and coordination meetings, providing technical input and clarifying design elements as needed.
• Communicate workload status, risks, and resource needs to the VDC Manager in a timely and proactive manner.
  
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure that all project documentation, including drawings, models, submittals, and RFIs, is accurate, organized, and properly version-controlled.
• Provide the VDC Manager with regular updates on team performance, project status, and quality metrics.
• Help maintain department records and contribute to the continuous improvement of drafting processes and documentation standards.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of drawings, models, submittals, and RFIs produced by the drafting team.
• Consistent achievement of drafting milestones and deliverables in line with project schedules.
• Effective workload balancing and resource utilization across the drafting team.
• Growth and development of drafting technicians, including improved proficiency and successful onboarding of new team members.
• Strong collaboration and communication with the VDC Manager, Department Coordinator, project teams, and other stakeholders.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam for drafting, design, and model coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and guide a team, with strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC and plumbing) and their application in commercial construction projects.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Viewpoint Teams for managing project documents, submittals, and RFIs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of drafting and design experience in the mechanical contracting industry, with a focus on HVAC and plumbing systems.
• 1 years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity within a VDC, drafting, or design environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks, with working knowledge of Bluebeam and Viewpoint Teams.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards as they apply to HVAC and plumbing design.
  
  

Corvant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, fostering growth and opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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