VDC Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The VDC Manager is responsible for the overall management, implementation, and execution of McCarthy’s Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes, tools and best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This role has the ability to manage VDC process and resources across specific projects, regional business units or offices. The VDC Manager reports to the VDC Director or next highest position and supports the development of their peers and related partners with mentorship guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Application

• Promote a culture of virtual building among all internal and external stakeholders
• Project / Office-level / Business Unit management of VDC planning and execution, including
  consensus building and integration with all partners/peers through project lifecycle
• Partner with Digital Craft & Reality Capture teams to plan, schedule and execute project deliverables
• Effectively communicate value proposition and standard of care for all VDC capabilities
• Develop VDC Team succession and transition plans within company career pathways
• Develop integrated relationships with peers and leadership in key departments such as Business Development, Operations, Preconstruction, Design Integration, and Scheduling
• Develop and lead implementation of VDC processes, best practices, technologies and their related training(s) for project teams, peer groups and regional initiatives
• Maintain, evaluate, and communicate VDC lessons learned, best practices and metrics for all stages of the project lifecycle
• Maintain an active voice of leadership and be known as a VDC subject matter expert
• Represent VDC throughout the project lifecycle including client interactions
• Actively support regional VDC initiatives and national focus area projects
• Ability to produce model content, collect laser scan data and processing and conduct drone flights

Office/Region and Project Management

• Development and ownership of BIM execution planning, BIM exhibits and front ends language
• Development and ownership of resource plans, integration schedules, defined scopes of work, and ensure alignment within VDC cost budgets/estimates at the office and project level
• Track, report and communicate updates to resource, schedule, scope, and budget baselines
• Integrate with project teams and leadership to develop VDC plan scaled to needs of all projects 
• Process management of 3D constructability reviews, 3D model-based coordination, laser scanning, drone program, advanced reality capture and all other regional VDC standards of care

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is required, or equivalent industry experience 
• Minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience; minimum of 3 years dedicated to VDC desired  
• Proactive and consistent leadership mindset; cultural steward within team
• Process oriented, timely, and accountable to commitments/deadlines with ability to adapt to planned/unplanned change and ensure follow through
• Strong overall knowledge of building construction sequencing and building systems
• Strong overall knowledge of project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design Build, CMAR)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated individual, effective listener, with ability to actively voice and garner influence among others in small to large audience settings
• Proficient in BIM coordination software such as Revizto or Navisworks
• Proficient in model authoring BIM software such as Revit and Tekla
• Experience with laser scanning and processing; UAS photogrammetry collection and output
• Some regional travel required

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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