VDC Director

The Director of Virtual Design and Construction (“VDC”) is responsible for driving the company's technological advancements and ensuring the seamless integration of cutting-edge design and construction methodologies. The Director of VDC will be responsible for leading a team of experts, fostering a culture of innovation, and implementing strategies that enhance project delivery and efficiency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Innovation: Serve as the company's innovation leader, driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies in virtual design and construction.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the VDC strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and vision.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of VDC professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Technology Integration: Oversee the integration of advanced technology solutions, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), into the design and construction processes.
• Project Oversight: Ensure the successful implementation of VDC practices across all projects, enhancing productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and clients, to drive project success through innovative solutions.
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the VDC team and other project stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements, continuously seeking opportunities to improve and innovate VDC practices.

Client Development & Relationship Skills

• Promote the growth and development of client and designer relationships.
• Represent H.J. Russell & Company in a professional and positive manner.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the client and design team contacts with solution-oriented
• Participate in interviews for new work and provide modeling and rendering support for the presentation.
• Participate in industry-related organizations to network, improve personally and promote H.J. Russell & Company.
• Interact with owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors with positive results.

Design Coordination

• Establish the BIMxPlan objectives, procedures and standards.
• Work with project teams to ensure the design coordination supports the Project Specific Safety Plan.
• Maintain a knowledge of key project Contract terms, especially those in relationship to the BIMxPlan.
• Hold all VDC Managers accountable for the BIMxPlan.
• Keep current on technology trends and suggest refinements to VDC process.
• Assist the preconstruction team with recommended VDC budgeting scopes.
• Set up a profitable VDC department. Set budgets, track P&L reports, manage VDC manager’s time coding and billing and maximize markups where allowable in owner contracts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Preconstruction Managers and Estimators. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Construction, at least 5 years in the VDC field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Architecture

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Work in various offices, tour construction sites and work with estimating software. Must be able to perform under pressure and evaluate situations and make accurate decisions immediately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Simply stated, we put people first. As part of our Mission Statement, we strive to earn the loyalty of our employees through a demonstrated commitment to their development and through rewarding exemplary performance. We take the time to get to know our employees personally and together develop individualized plans for career advancement and fulfillment with Russell. Our goal is to provide career growth and development which allows employees to envision and desire a long-term career with our company.

Our culture is rooted in the Russell Fundamentals, a series of 25 characteristics that guide the behavior of our employees and include key tenets like “Do the right thing always,” “Embrace diversity,” “Show meaningful appreciation,” “Deliver results,” and “Keep things fun.” Our intentional focus on creating an outstanding workplace experience has earned our firm numerous recognitions, including being named one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces in 2024.

In addition to our exceptional culture, we offer the following suite of benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with Employer Matching Contribution
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance & Other Voluntary Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)