VDC Department Lead

VDC Department Lead
Located: Los Alamitos, CA
Pay: $100k-$130k base

Position Overview
Lead and grow the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) department to deliver coordinated, constructible, and efficient building information models and workflows. Own the VDC/BIM strategy, standards, and project delivery for electrical and multidisciplinary projects, ensuring models support construction, fabrication, and installation while driving innovation, quality, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day management for the VDC department, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and workload allocation.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce company VDC/BIM standards, templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and model quality across projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, trades (especially electrical), and field teams to integrate VDC processes into project workflows and schedules.
• Oversee creation, coordination, and QA/QC of Revit and AutoCAD MEP models, ensuring accurate representation of electrical and other building systems.
• Lead clash detection and coordination using Navisworks Manage and other tools; manage issue resolution and monitor coordination progress throughout design and construction.
• Implement and manage digital review workflows using Bluebeam, BIM 360, or equivalent platforms to streamline markups, RFIs, and as-built documentation.
• Establish and execute BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), LOD requirements, and model delivery schedules for projects; ensure compliance with contractual and client requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by evaluating and deploying new VDC tools, automation (Dynamo/Python), and processes that increase productivity and reduce rework.
• Support preconstruction and estimating by providing model-based takeoffs, constructability reviews, and production planning information.
• Represent the VDC department with clients, trade partners, and internal stakeholders; prepare and present model deliverables, training, and progress reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years of hands-on VDC/BIM experience with progressive leadership responsibility, including managing teams and workflows.
• Proven expertise with Revit (including Revit MEP), Navisworks Manage, and AutoCAD MEP for modeling and coordination tasks.
• Strong experience with Bluebeam and digital review/collaboration platforms (BIM 360, Procore, or similar).
• Solid technical understanding of electrical systems and construction methods to support accurate modeling and coordination.
• Demonstrated experience leading clash detection processes and resolving multidisciplinary coordination issues.
• Ability to develop and enforce BIM Execution Plans, LOD specifications, templates, and QA/QC procedures.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills; experience training and upskilling teams.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting tools (Dynamo, Python) and model data management is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as Autodesk Certified Professional, LEED, or other industry credentials are desirable; willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits

• 100k-130k base pay
• 401k
• Generous PTO / flex vacation policy
• Strong benefits package (quality health insurance, robust retirement plans, dental, vision) 
• Voluntary insurance plans
• Ongoing support for professional development
• Reimbursement for completing coursework at accredited academic institutions

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