Senior VDC Manager

Description

• Assist in providing estimates, take offs, and bids for potential work and change orders.
• Responsible for on-time completion, overall budget, quality, and client satisfaction on projects.
• Purpose: this is an opportunity to lead VDC initiatives on some of the most ambitious construction projects in the world. You will shape the way our enterprise clients execute design, coordination, and construction by integrating next-generation digital tools and workflows.
• 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.
• Learn and present new VDC technology applications for our team and clients.
• Integrate BIM and Lean concepts to achieve optimized VDC processes, technical delivery, and client success on projects across architecture, structure, and MEP trades.
• Contribute to the VIATechnik culture of professional development and knowledge sharing by participating in and leading training efforts.
• Travel to client sites and other VIATechnik company locations.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting, and reviewing employees within the department as needed.
• Serve as the main point of contact and account manager to one of our enterprise clients based on the West Coast. Serve as the primary interface and cultivate client relationships. Present work to clients. Conduct and/or actively participate in meetings with clients.
• Align resources, plan work, coordinate, and manage a team of BIM specialists, other VIATechnik project team members, and third party vendors. Includes presenting project scope and instructions to the team, ensuring all questions are answered, team output is received on time, and that the team is producing high-quality work.
• 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.
• 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, and other VDC/BIM applications. Implement BIM for trades focusing on construction and fabrication including the creation of coordination documents and spool drawings, enabling BIM to factory and BIM to field, automated layout, etc.
• Serve as the people manager for VIATechnik employees from entry to manager levels as assigned. Includes supporting career development, feedback, training, and project execution success for all direct reports.
• Report to VIATechnik Directors and Studio Leads on VDC/BIM services.

Requirements

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.

This is a remote role, and we are open to candidates in the Pacific, Mountain and Central time zones. However, the selected candidate will work Pacific time zone hours. US work authorization is required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trust with clients and internal stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of construction processes.
• 5-8 years of project management experience for a general contractor.
• Experience overseeing BIM/VDC implementation across the full project lifecycle, from design development to fabrication and installation.
• A positive outlook and strong ability to steer difficult conversations to positive outcomes.
• A bachelor's and/or master's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or similar.
• Familiarity with Lean principles, Agile delivery, or integrated project delivery (IPD) methodologies.
• A project management certification or degree.
• Experience supporting proposals, estimating, and change order development for VDC-related scopes.
• Strong ability to mentor junior team members and support their career development.
• Strong technical understanding of project management processes, tools, systems, workflows, and schedules.
• Experience working for small GCs where you've touched every aspect of projects.
• A track record of training others, developing SOPs, or contributing to internal process improvements.
• Strong technical proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents (drawings, specs, submittals, and contracts).
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous VDC projects, including scope, schedule, and budget, with minimal oversight.
• Availability for occasional travel to client sites.
• 2-4 years of experience implementing BIM/VDC workflows on large, complex construction projects.
• Deep understanding of project requirements and goals, as well as how to accomplish them
• Motivators: you will operate in an innovative, technology-forward culture that values autonomy, creativity, and measurable results. Every project you lead will have a visible impact on both client success and the advancement of digital construction practices across the industry.
• Demonstrated leadership in team coordination, resource planning, and project delivery across remote and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• The pay for this position is $130,000 - $145,000, and the role is eligible for bonuses. The actual salary offer may be different as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience
• Home office setup costs
• 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
• Growth: you will gain exposure to complex, multi-trade environments, develop strategic client leadership skills, and contribute directly to the evolution of VIATechnik's national VDC practice. The role offers advancement into higher-level operational and strategic leadership positions.
• 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)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance