VDC Manager

Job Description:

The Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager supports preconstruction and construction operations by implementing VDC processes and technology through the lifecycle of the job. The VDC Manager is responsible for VDC program implementation and execution. This person is key to planning, documenting and executing VDC deliverables to facilitate with owner’s requirements.

Duties

VDC Project Management

• Work directly with project-level accountants to manage and maintain VDC program budget
• Collaborate with construction schedule managers to align VDC program milestones as relates to design and construction milestones as well as time sensitive deliverables to the owner throughout the course of construction
• Work with VDC Managers at other sites to: streamline VDC process, communicate lessons learned, and help maintain consistency of VDC deliverables across sites

VDC Implementation

• Implement Fortis’ and the client’s corporate standards for VDC/VR/QA/QC requirements and workflows  
• Facilitate VDC kick-off meetings and develop BEP standards on specified projects
• Plan all projects to optimize efficiency of labor, material, supplies, equipment, and software
• Oversee third party detailers and collaborators from other trades and manage their performance 
• Lead technology activities and manage initiatives, including new technology implementations for the project
• Provide VDC technology support to the entire project team; including project model setup, file export, model coordination and delivery
• Ensure ongoing quality assurance and adhere to VDC plans and firm-wide modeling and information standards

Leadership

• Identify responsibilities for each VDC team member
• Evaluate VDC team members progress and performance and hold each individual accountable
• Look for opportunities to drive education, interest, and adoption for VDC use across the entire project
• Contribute to the Fortis monthly VDC Group meeting, knowledge sharing opportunities and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management desired
• Industry BIM Certification (Revit Professional, CM-BIM, or related) is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years proven construction experience preferred 
• Technologically inclined, with a proven expert-level knowledge of VDC processes and technologies (see Technical Proficiencies below)
• Experience with Mission Critical facilities highly desired
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design/Build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and other modern contractual delivery processes encouraged
• Minimum 2 years of experience using VDC authoring platforms for facility design and construction (Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD etc.); knowledge of API tools preferred
• Basic knowledge of scheduling using tools like P6 or MS Projects
• Minimum 3 years of experience using Navisworks; have an advanced understanding of clash detection process, and reality capture resources (laser scan data and photogrammetry mesh models)
• Extensive knowledge of features, functions, and limitations of Autodesk BIM306 platforms (Glue, Field, Docs, Plan),
• Experience with complex workflows
• Experience with Reality Capture tools, technologies and workflows such as laser scanning, point clouds, total station layout, GIS, photogrammetry, and drone aerial imaging software
• Bluebeam and other markup and design review tools is desired

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.