VDC Manager II
Description
The Virtual Build Group at Leopardo Construction is growing! The VDC Manager II is a great opportunity for a construction or design professional with experience in VDC to join an ENR national top 400 general contractor and top 100 green builder to work on top notch projects.
Summary: The VDC Manager II leverages creativity, building knowledge, and technical skills to support project teams throughout all phases of a project’s lifecycle. This includes pursuit / marketing visualization, estimating, preconstruction reviews, system coordination, construction sequencing, and work in place validation. The VDC Manager manages the VDC processes for one or more projects, produces and manages or directs the production and management of 3D models and implements advanced technologies at the project level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project teams to create BIM Execution Plans and schedules and document adherence to the BIM Execution plan and schedule
- Delegate and manage VDC/BIM coordination processes on multiple projects in addition to contributing individually
- Facilitate Coordination meetings, direct subcontractors to perform work to adhere to the BIM Execution Plan and project schedule
- Adhere to coordination standard processes and procedures, document project coordination information, and ensure company VDC standards are followed on all projects
- Incorporate reality capture technologies and other field measurements into the coordination ecosystem.
- Review 3D models for accuracy against contract documents and perform internal QA/QC check for constructability review, identify constructability problems, and propose solutions
- Adapt design-intent models for construction management purposes including modifying and supplementing Revit models
- Provide model management through design team changes and issuances
- Run weekly clash tests & prepare clash resolution assignments for trade partners
- Prepare Coordination meeting agendas, distribute meeting minutes, finalize and distribute standard 3D deliverables
- Work with superintendents to create site logistics models and drawings for field verification and use
- Read and accurately interpret drawings
- Review subcontractors’ fabrication and shop drawings, models, and related information, providing them direction as needed to incorporate their work into the shared project model or consolidated 2D deliverables
- Create 4D Scheduling animations from construction schedules
- Create models, renderings, and animations to illustrate project approach and demonstrate BIM capabilities during pursuits
- Prepare other project specific graphic graphics as required
- Provide oversight and training to less experienced members of the team
- With direction from the Director of VDC, develop and implement new VDC standards and processes at a project level
- Provide training and support to project team members, preconstruction staff, and other non-VDC specialists in the use of VDC deliverables
Education / Experience Requirements:
- 7+ yrs. experience in the Design or Construction Industry preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management/Engineering, or VDC preferred.
- Must be able to read and understand contract documents and drawings and understand the documentation procedures, contracts, and specifications
- Proficiency with Navisworks, Revit required. Familiarity with any of the following: Recap, Bluebeam, Realworks, Twinmotion, Blender or other 3D modeling software, Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Basic knowledge of buildings systems
- Position will require some travel to local or regional area project jobsites and teams
- Interest in new and emerging design and construction technologies
- Understanding of building code and ADA requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively to team members including architects, engineers, sub-contractors, and owners
- Strong understanding of construction documentation (RFI, submittal, contract document) procedures and coordination process
- Ability to quickly adapt to drawing/modeling standards
Supervisory Requirements: The VDC Manager II is not a people management role, but will direct and delegate to junior staff.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: A driver’s license is required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- Vision Program
- IRS 125 Plan
- 401k + matching plan
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time, and Donation Matching
Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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