[Hiring] Senior VDC Manager @VIATechnik

Role Description

This is a remote role within the United States. US work authorization is required.

We are looking for a Senior VDC Manager who can lead enterprise-level projects for large general contractor clients. We need someone who is very comfortable with ambiguity and always looks for the win-win in negotiations and discussions. You will be a key member of this department's management team.

• Report to VIATechnik Directors and Studio Leads on VDC/BIM services.
• Manage VDC/BIM projects including:
  • 3D BIM creation
  • Clash detection
  • Clash resolution
  • 4D simulations
  • 5D quantity and/or cost analysis
  • Point cloud to BIM
  • Virtual reality
  • Augmented reality
  • Other VDC/BIM applications
• Implement BIM for trades focusing on construction and fabrication including:
  • Creation of coordination documents and spool drawings
  • BIM to factory and BIM to field
  • Automated layout
• Integrate BIM and Lean concepts to achieve optimized VDC processes, technical delivery, and client success on projects across architecture, structure, and MEP trades.
• Serve as the main point of contact and account manager to one of our enterprise clients based on the West Coast.
• Cultivate client relationships and present work to clients.
• Conduct and/or actively participate in meetings with clients.
• Create detailed schedules, project plans, and budget projections to effectively manage projects to successful completion.
• Proactively identify and communicate gaps in planning to clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting, and reviewing employees within the department as needed.
• Assist in providing estimates, take offs, and bids for potential work and change orders.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, including actively supporting the creation of playbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Enhance VIATechnik's goal of continuous improvement within our company, for our clients, and for the industry.
• Responsible for on-time completion, overall budget, quality, and client satisfaction on projects.
• Align resources, plan work, coordinate, and manage a team of BIM specialists, other VIATechnik project team members, and third party vendors.
• Learn and present new VDC technology applications for our team and clients.
• Travel to client sites and other VIATechnik company locations.
• Contribute to the VIATechnik culture of professional development and knowledge sharing by participating in and leading training efforts.
• Serve as the people manager for VIATechnik employees from entry to manager levels as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's and/or master's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or similar.
• 5-8 years of project management experience for a general contractor.
• 2-4 years of experience implementing BIM/VDC workflows on large, complex construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of project management processes, tools, systems, workflows, and schedules.
• Deep understanding of project requirements and goals, as well as how to accomplish them.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous VDC projects, including scope, schedule, and budget, with minimal oversight.
• Strong technical proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents (drawings, specs, submittals, and contracts).
• Demonstrated leadership in team coordination, resource planning, and project delivery across remote and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trust with clients and internal stakeholders.
• A positive outlook and strong ability to steer difficult conversations to positive outcomes.
• Availability for occasional travel to client sites.

Requirements

• A strong understanding of construction processes.
• Experience overseeing BIM/VDC implementation across the full project lifecycle, from design development to fabrication and installation.
• A track record of training others, developing SOPs, or contributing to internal process improvements.
• Experience supporting proposals, estimating, and change order development for VDC-related scopes.
• Experience working for small GCs where you've touched every aspect of projects.
• Strong ability to mentor junior team members and support their career development.
• A project management certification or degree.
• Familiarity with Lean principles, Agile delivery, or integrated project delivery (IPD) methodologies.

Benefits

• The pay for this position is $130,000 – $145,000, and the role is eligible for bonuses.
• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen).
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen).
• Open and flexible time off.
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately.
• Home office setup costs.
• Paid holidays.

Company Description

As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik seeks to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.