Director of VDC-Innovation

Originally founded as a small construction company in 1949, Nabholz is now a team of more than 1,500 industry leading professionals working together to serve our clients, communities, and each other. Over the last 75 years, we've grown into a national multi-service contractor offering a full range of construction, industrial, civil, and environmental services. 

We are proud to offer you:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Care
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Recovery
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program with Incentives

Summary: 

The Director of VDC (Virtual Design & Construction)/Innovation is responsible for managing the process of gathering, evaluating, and implementing innovative ideas for the entire corporation as well as training and supporting project teams in virtual design and construction activities. This role includes overseeing the Virtual Design and Construction Department activities and encouraging a culture of innovation and lean techniques.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and manage process and systems necessary for gathering, evaluating, and implementing innovative ideas for entire corporation.
• Manage Virtual Design and Construction Department personnel.
• Develop and maintain VDC workflows and standard practices.
• Implement and support project-based technology.
• Generate & maintain quality Building Information Models and content for project teams.
• Provide license management and technical support for all staff on VDC applications.
• Manage or assist with building and system model coordination meetings.
• Develop system models of different detail levels for all construction trades as necessary.
• Adjust building system models for constructability.
• Conduct training and presentation of VDC tools.
• Assist Preconstruction in quantity takeoff activities.
• Create visualizations for site logistics.
• Encourage and support culture of innovation.
• Research new technologies and techniques to stay “in touch” with developments in the industry.
• Lead corporate activities for any innovative initiative that results in an acquisition or new service line, etc.
• Work with the IT department to equip staff with proper hardware and software tools.
• Represent Nabholz at meetings, peer groups, other industry events focused on innovation and VDC.
• This job is safety sensitive for medical marijuana purposes.
• This position requires driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company or a company vehicle; therefore, the applicant must successfully complete a motor vehicle records check, possess, and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, and immediately self-report convictions/violations/tickets to the DOT Compliance Specialist as per Company Policy. Any negative change in the status of the employee’s driving record may result in the revocation of the employee’s privilege to drive for the company.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Education/Skill Requirements:

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of drafting and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing technical environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and team leadership ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professional, friendly presentation.
• Overnight travel is required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously sit, stand, or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in heat or cold, work outside, and work in high elevations.

 Work environment:

• Office, job site, job trailer, or field office.

AA/EOE. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled People Encouraged to Apply

Nabholz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Nabholz is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Nabholz is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify employer. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.