What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Preconstruction Manager position at Okland Construction?
Description
ABOUT US
Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,500 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
What Makes Okland Different?
We Create Remarkable Experiences
We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.
We Share Success
Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.
We Build Better Together
Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.
About This Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced VDC professional who has successfully managed design teams and partnered closely with architects and engineers throughout the design phase of commercial construction projects. You'll lead preconstruction VDC efforts using BIM tools like Revit to drive coordination, alignment, and project success. To thrive in this role, you'll need strong design management experience, proficiency with Revit, and a collaborative approach to working with owners, designers, and trade partners. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve project outcomes and team collaboration, we'd love to connect with you.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Design & Team Coordination
Culture & Recognition
Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
Pay, Ownership & Retirement
Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
Benefits & Wellbeing
Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.
Perks & Projects
Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
EEO STATEMENT
Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.
VISA AND SPONSORSHIP
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
ABOUT US
Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,500 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
What Makes Okland Different?
We Create Remarkable Experiences
We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.
We Share Success
Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.
We Build Better Together
Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.
About This Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced VDC professional who has successfully managed design teams and partnered closely with architects and engineers throughout the design phase of commercial construction projects. You'll lead preconstruction VDC efforts using BIM tools like Revit to drive coordination, alignment, and project success. To thrive in this role, you'll need strong design management experience, proficiency with Revit, and a collaborative approach to working with owners, designers, and trade partners. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve project outcomes and team collaboration, we'd love to connect with you.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
Design & Team Coordination
- Partner with architects, engineers, owners, and trade partners to align project goals and BIM/VDC strategies during design.
- Lead coordination meetings and project clusters, including BIM, structural, MEP, and envelope reviews.
- Use pull planning and collaborative workflows to keep design teams aligned with project schedules and milestones.
- Facilitate pull planning sessions with design teams and trade partners to support package execution, milestone planning, and alignment with design-phase schedule commitments.
- Manage the preconstruction VDC process from early design through construction readiness.
- Oversee the development of federated 3D models that support coordination, logistics planning, quantity takeoffs, and design management.
- Ensure BIM/VDC workflows, model deliverables, and coordination processes are understood and executed across project partners.
- Leverage pull planning methodologies to coordinate design deliverables, integrate trade partner input, and maintain alignment between project milestones and BIM/VDC objectives.
- Leverage Revit and other BIM tools to drive model-based coordination and extract quantities for estimating.
- Identify opportunities to improve project outcomes through technology, innovation, and integrated construction practices.
- Support VDC training and knowledge-sharing efforts with internal teams, design partners, and trade partners.
- A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in design management, VDC, BIM, or a related construction-focused role.
- Proven experience managing design teams and collaborating directly with architects, engineers, owners, and trade partners throughout the design phase.
- Experience facilitating pull planning sessions and using Lean planning principles to drive design team alignment, package execution, and schedule performance during preconstruction.
- Proficiency with BIM software, including Autodesk Revit; experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Navisworks, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Experience working with 3D coordination, federated models, quantity takeoffs (QTO), and model-based project delivery workflows.
- A strong understanding of commercial construction processes, design documentation, and integrated project delivery approaches such as Design-Build, Design Assist, or IPD.
- The ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate coordination efforts, and communicate effectively with a wide range of project stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly integrated project environment.
Culture & Recognition
Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
Pay, Ownership & Retirement
Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
Benefits & Wellbeing
Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.
Perks & Projects
Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
EEO STATEMENT
Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.
VISA AND SPONSORSHIP
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.