[Hiring] Senior Manager, Virtual Design and Construction @Universal Orlando

Role Description

The primary function of the Senior VDC Manager is to oversee the integration of Virtual Design and Construction technologies to optimize project delivery and foster collaboration across all stakeholders, ensuring the successful efficient execution of projects through their lifecycle. The Senior VDC Manager serves as a strategic leader for the project team, ensuring that VDC processes are continuously utilized to meet Universal Standards and expectations. The Senior VDC Manager acts as the liaison between the project team, design, construction, and other stakeholders, ensuring all VDC processes are effectively utilized to meet Universal Standards and expectations, while also ensuring effective coordination, collaboration, and delivery of a high-quality, on-time, and on-budget project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or any construction-related field required.
• Master’s degree in architecture or related field is preferred.
• Registered architect or engineer would be a plus.
• Certification in VDC (e.g., VDC Professional, BIM Manager Certification), BIM (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional) or construction management is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of Autodesk’s Revit and Autodesk Navisworks.
• Solid understanding of Autodesk Construction Cloud as a collaborative tool for project coordination and management.
• At least 10 years of experience in Building Information Management (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or related field required. A minimum of 5 years in a BIM/VDC leadership or managerial role.
• Proven expertise in managing VDC processes, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D modeling, clash detection, across a range of project types (e.g., commercial, theme park, industrial, infrastructure).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in themed entertainment projects is required.

Benefits

• Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the implementation of VDC processes and standards, managing access to the VDC database to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Serve as the lead point of contact regarding Universal Creative’s VDC standards and processes for the project team.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to integrate and optimize VDC tools into project workflows.
• Spearhead training initiatives for project teams and stakeholders on VDC tools and technologies.
• Proactively identify and report risks related to design and construction phases, leveraging VDC tools such as clash detection.
• Ensure that all VDC deliverables meet the required standards, are thoroughly validated, and are consistent, accurate, and reliable.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.