Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The VDC Manager understands planning and technical attributes of construction and integrates meaningful information with advanced BIM applications which may include 3D laser-scanning, Coordination, Model based estimating, 4D construction project scheduling, 5D construction cost estimating, Model based progress tracking, 3D model creation, usage and simulation related virtual design and construction solutions.

The position requires a high degree of interaction with clients, preconstruction and estimating personnel, project executives, project managers, project engineers, and superintendents throughout the company.

Reports and works under: BIM department head.

Requirements

• Required Education:
• A bachelor's degree is required, with a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Required Experience:
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in building design and construction or experience implementing design and construction information technologies.
• Preferred Experience:
• 4D software, Laser scanning , advanced understanding of building design and construction.
• Required Skills:
• Software applications related to the BIM Engineer realm of knowledge and proficiency includes Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit Architecture/MEP/Structure, and Navisworks, Syncro, Autodesk Assemble
• Preferred Skills:
• Ability to use and trouble shoot advanced VDC software and midlevel hardware. Knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Laser scanner operation and analysis. Capable of managing your own time and communicating schedule to others. Skill of learning new software/hardware as need to perform job duties. Motivated to find solutions using VDC/BIM concepts and technology.
• Required Qualifications:
• Qualified candidate will be TS security clearance eligible.
  

Summary

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develop construction sequencing materials, simulations, and animations for use in pre-construction planning and business development efforts.
• Perform model-based quantity takeoffs and constructability reviews for design and construction.
• Develop ongoing model-based reporting, including overall schedule based 4D modeling and detailed sequence models to aid project teams in communicating construction activities.
• Develop and maintain a BIM Quality Management Processes using laser scanning and progress photos
• Perform and provide leadership to cost estimating from BIM models. Be subject matter expert for 4D and 5D BIM concepts.
• Provides leadership on laser scanning processing and analysis.
• Perform additional virtual construction tasks to support construction management duties, examples include supporting Jobsite Safety Program, Permitting, Production Planning efforts or Document Control.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the technical flow of data with designers, multiple contractors and/or field personnel.
• Clash coordination management as needed.
• Attend and participate in industry events for company BIM Outreach when required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including employer-sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include incentive bonuses, paid holidays, company training, and tuition assistance. WFH one/two (1-2) day(s) per week. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; base salaries will be determined by skills, position, education. experience, market consideration, and geographic location. The salary range for this role will be $110,000.00 - $130,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@grunley.com or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.