VDC Manager

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

The VDC Manager is responsible for region-wide VDC implementation and execution. The VDC manager provides oversight, training and mentoring to lead VDC engineers, VDC engineers, BIM engineers, trade partners, owners and operations.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Expertise with Industry Technology platforms – specifically products like Autodesk, Trimble, Bentley, and InEight.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience driving team to implement new VDC tools, procedures, best practices.
• Familiarity with AIA and NBIMS standards and best practices for VDC collaboration.
• Ability to carry drawing standards through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production.
• Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a bar-raising insistence on the highest quality standards.
• The ability to work effectively in an extremely fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of owning projects from start to finish – self-starter and self-directed.
• Proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an “all hands-on deck” approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience managing the BIM/VDC process on commercial or institutional projects.
• 6+ Years’ experience using Industry authoring tools for producing models and construction documents.

Essential Duties:

• Coordination with the senior VDC manager to implement VDC objectives including product and process development.
• Coordination with senior VDC manager to organize and participate in performance evaluations for all regional VDC resources.
• Coordinate and create the region’s best practices and standards for archiving and managing risk with all VDC data. This coordination must also align with best practices as agreed upon with corporate and regional Technology teams.
• Organize and implement regional VDC training in conjunction with corporate VDC and the Continuous Improvement and Training department. This training includes all VDC professionals as well as required operational staff.
• Creation and periodic review of VDC project execution plans and project VDC implementation strategies. Quality assurance oversight on project VDC implementations.
• Represent the company when required in proposal presentations and interviewing for projects.
• Assist with preparing RFQ/RFP response language, graphics and other media to submit with proposal packages.
• Assist Project Development and Estimating in understanding and clarifying contract requirements related to VDC for incorporation into bids or estimates.
• Assist the senior VDC manager with the development and tracking of metrics to maintain effective delivery of VDC.
• Participate in point reviews and VDC assessment reviews.

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit,…