Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager
The Neenan Company is an integrated design-build firm committed to delivering innovative, high-quality projects that elevate the communities we serve. We are passionate about creating thoughtful environments and developing team members who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
We are seeking a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager to support our integrated team through coordination and optimization of technology used throughout the design and construction processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, motivated to grow, and can contribute meaningfully to both design and construction processes while continuing to develop their leadership and technical skills.
Summary:The VDC Manager leads the firm"s digital delivery strategy across both design and construction. This role is responsible for BIM management with the design group and integration, coordination, and optimization of BIM technology with preconstruction and construction.
The VDC Manager ensures that digital tools, workflows, and data are aligned to improve project outcomes, enhance collaboration, and support efficient project execution from concept through closeout.
Responsibilities: BIM & Design Technology
- Establish, implement, and maintain firm-wide BIM standards, templates, best practices, and levels of development (LOD)
- Oversee model development, coordination, and quality across project teams
- Support project teams in model setup, execution, and troubleshooting
- Lead clash detection and interdisciplinary coordination processes
- Facilitate clash coordination meetings efficiently and effectively
- Ensure models are structured to support downstream construction use
- Coordinate BIM expectations with design build partners and consultants
- Manage BIM execution plans (BEPs) and project-specific digital delivery requirements
- Lead VDC processes including model-based coordination and constructability reviews
- Partner with preconstruction and operations teams to leverage models for estimating, logistics planning, and sequencing
- Support project teams with model access, layout and survey control, QA/QC workflows
- Support design, project management, and field software integration in consolidated environment (e.g., Autodesk Forma, Procore, etc.)
- Support project teams with various image capture technology including: 360? cameras, laser scanning, point cloud processing and analysis, photogrammetry, etc.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies where beneficial
- Serve as the firm"s internal expert and champion for BIM/VDC processes
- Train and mentor staff across design and construction teams
- Develop documentation, guides, and standards for consistent implementation
- Collaborate with leadership to align VDC strategy with firm goals
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery through technology and process innovation, for example: development of BIM to support downstream construction use (quantities, 4D scheduling, phasing, logistics)
- Track and evaluate the effectiveness of VDC initiatives
- Support firmwide technology planning and investment decisions
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in BIM/VDC