VDC Department Lead

We provide clients full-service electrical preconstruction and construction services, including electrical systems design, alternative energy and energy-management systems, technology services, and facilities-maintenance services.

Job Summary

Job Title: VDC Department Lead

Location: KDC Inc. (Los Alamitos, CA)

Reports to: Preconstruction Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resources

Salary range: $110K-$140K

Prepared Date: September 18, 2025

Job Location & Hours: Los Alamitos Office, M-F 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

About Us:

KDC Inc. has been a recognized leader in the electrical industry for the past five decades, contributing to some of the most important and recognizable commercial and industrial projects in Southern California and nationwide. We provide a full-spectrum of electrical contracting services, from conceptual budgets and value-engineered options to fast track, design/build, large pre-designed owner-occupied facilities for new and renovation construction projects. KDC Inc. is an EMCOR Company. EMCOR Group is the world's largest provider of planning, consulting, mechanical and electrical construction facilities.

Job Summary:

KDC Inc. Los Angeles is seeking a VDC Lead for our Virtual Design Department. This position is responsible for leading VDC modeling process and initiatives and is responsible for the implementation of advanced technologies to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate will have in depth knowledge and understanding of modeling projects in 3D for the Electrical Construction Industry, advanced skills in Revit and AutoCad MEP, Navisworks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Develop and ensure the VDC department goals and objectives in accordance with the overall Company objectives.
• Implement and maintain the VDC technologies and processes, communicate where changes impact procedures, people, practices or budget.
• Responsible for overseeing a third party VDC team while building an in-house department.
• Work with project teams to ensure the projects are effectively coordinated with the Project Manager/Team to acquire drawings; specifications; deliverable schedules; coordination schedules; project file version and compatibility; equipment submittals; material-cut sheets; customer contact list; ACC, Procore or project file sharing access.
• Provides guidance and oversight to all projects, including project assignments and ensuring all department projects are being effectively coordinated and meeting the deliverables.
• Ensures departmental cost, constructability, and any other issues that are in need of clarification with the Project Team that are regularly reported in the Detailing Issue Log.
• Responsible for resolving any issues/problems and determining solutions for project teams
• Participates in Project Kick-Off meetings to clarify scope, prefabrication, and cost savings
• Mentor and guide the work of department employees to ensure projects are completed on time and according to schedule.
• Maintain, evaluate and report VDC metrics, ensure all databases are accurate and current for each project
• Establish and maintain performance standards for all work performed in the Department.
• Enforce the adherence to the Company uniform project procedures and cost accounting standards.
• Perform regular performance evaluations of all personnel in a direct reporting relationship.
• Foster and maintain consistent and uniform cooperation among all departments in the company.
• Encourage and maintain a system of education, training, and self- improvement for future staff in the Department.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and contracts and report all variances to the Precon Manager.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years advanced VDC/BIM experience in electrical construction
• Advanced level of proficiency with the following software: Revit and AutoCAD MEP and; Navisworks Manage; Bluebeam; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Access; Software add-ins.
• Solid understanding and advanced working knowledge of the electrical industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical construction and design documents without assistance.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Model electrical systems in 3D for the purposes of prefabrication. and MEP Coordination.
• Experience in engineering and implementation of seismic bracing systems.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience participating in and/or leading MEP coordination meetings.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and amongst a team to meet project deadlines.
• Detailed oriented, able to effectively multi-task, and have excellent time management skills.
  
  

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

#KDC Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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