The Big Picture
The Manager of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is responsible for taking the lead role of all day-to-day
management of the VDC department. The VDC Manager is responsible for maintaining continuous contact
with Operations, Estimating/Preconstruction and Business Development/Marketing and maintains
professional relationships with project executives, designers, owners, subcontractors.
What You Bring to the Team
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Lead the production, coordination, and enhancement of 3D object-oriented models.
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Support Business Development, Preconstruction, and Operations teams with model-related needs.
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Plan and manage VDC team workload, coordinating with Preconstruction to forecast upcoming work.
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Define project modeling and CAD strategies at project startup.
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Implement and manage BIM processes, standards, and project-specific modeling budgets.
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Collaborate with designers, consultants, and contractors to establish file management protocols.
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Develop and maintain high-quality BIM content; review models for coordination, quality control, and construction support through closeout.
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Monitor and manage department job costs; implement controls to prevent overruns.
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Identify and develop innovative uses of model-based data across project phases.
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Provide leadership and act as a role model for the VDC team.
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Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, one-on-ones, and growth opportunities.
How You Contribute
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Maximize BIM process and technology utilization across the organization.
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Partner with client-facing teams to promote services and support new business development.
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Use advanced communication skills to help project teams solve problems through digital tools.
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Collaborate effectively with project management, owners, subcontractors, and self-perform teams.
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Demonstrate strong planning, organization, and goal-execution skills.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously, tracking details, requirements, and timelines.
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Lead, manage, and develop the VDC team with strong leadership and coaching skills.
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Build and maintain a highly skilled, solution-focused team.
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Apply current and emerging VDC technologies (e.g., sUAS, 360 imaging, laser scanning, AR/VR) throughout the project lifecycle.
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Provide user support for VDC tools and systems to enhance collaboration and workflow efficiency.
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Coach and mentor project teams in the effective use of BIM and VDC tools.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
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Minimum of 8 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with MEP coordination.
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Minimum of 8 years of experience with VDC/BIM processes and technologies.
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Experience working with subcontracts, subcontractors, and self-perform work is a plus
Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process.
Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan). Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs. Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment. Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer
We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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