What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Manager position at Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Position : VDC Manager
Description :
Cooper Tacia General Contractors is seeking a self-starting and highly experienced VDC Manager to build and lead our VDC efforts from the ground up. This is a new role, you will be the VDC expert in our company, this individual will be responsible for implementing and managing digital construction methodologies, integrating BIM processes, and driving innovation across projects. This role requires a proactive leader who can work independently, establish workflows, develop BIM execution plans for projects and collaborate closely with project teams to enhance project efficiency and accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a VDC program at a growing construction firm. If youre passionate about digital construction and have the expertise to drive innovation, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities :
Establish the vision, standards, and best practices for VDC within Cooper Tacia, ensuring alignment with project and company goals.
Oversee the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in project planning, design coordination, clash detection, and construction execution.
Lead the transition from traditional construction methods to digital workflows, ensuring models are leveraged effectively in preconstruction, shop drawing phases and in the field.
Work closely with project managers, estimators, and superintendents to enhance project visualization, streamline construction processes, and improve efficiency.
Provide insights into BIM-related risks, support pricing decisions, and contribute to contract negotiations regarding VDC scope and deliverables.
Educate and train internal teams, including field staff and project managers, on visualization techniques, VDC workflows and best practices.
Identify, evaluate, and implement the latest BIM / VDC technologies to improve presentations, project delivery and performance.
Use BIM models to enhance quality control, minimize errors, and improve coordination among trades.
Requirements :
Bachelors degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in BIM, VDC, or construction design, with a proven track record of implementing VDC strategies in commercial construction.
Expertise in BIM tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, Trimble SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard software.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles.
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Experience leading VDC initiatives and working independently to build new processes and workflows from scratch.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate across departments and drive company-wide adoption of VDC practices.
Employment Type : Full Time
Benefits :
We are an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.
Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
