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Position Title: Senior VDC Manager I
Position Location: Location varies by assignment. 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project. Must be located near a major US airport.
Job Summary
The Senior VDC Manager I serves as a senior project leader and subject-matter resource supporting digital coordination, BIM/VDC execution, model quality, and multidisciplinary trade alignment across complex construction projects. Acting as a key liaison among project management, design teams, trade contractors, field teams, and client stakeholders, this role helps ensure model-based workflows support project requirements for scope, schedule, constructability, operability, maintainability, and quality.
This position leads VDC/BIM coordination strategy from design through construction and turnover, with particular focus on trade engagement, clash detection, issue resolution, field validation, and model-driven decision-making. The Senior VDC Manager is expected to work directly with project teams and trade partners through later-stage coordination and installation activities, helping drive resolution of field conflicts, model discrepancies, access concerns, routing issues, and constructability constraints before they affect schedule or quality.
The Senior VDC Manager I will be self-directed on day-to-day work and independently performs most responsibilities. Will lead projects, tasks, or assignments of complex scope. Will coordinate activities of other personnel and support the development of standards, workflows, and best practices.
The Senior VDC Manager I will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. This role requires a high level of day-to-day engagement with trade partners, including leading coordination meetings, driving model-based discussions, resolving clashes in real time, and identifying potential RFIs or change drivers resulting from coordination activities.
Essential Functions
Strategic VDC / BIM Leadership
Lead implementation of VDC/BIM workflows across complex construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, client expectations, and field execution requirements. Serve as a senior resource for model-based coordination, clash detection, issue management, constructability reviews, and digital collaboration. Drive consistency in model management, coordination standards, file structure, and digital delivery processes across project teams. Support development and continuous improvement of VDC/BIM procedures, reporting tools, templates, and execution practices.
Trade Coordination, Field Integration, and Project Execution
Lead coordination with trade contractors, project management teams, and field personnel to resolve clashes, installation conflicts, and sequencing issues. Facilitate recurring coordination meetings, track action items, drive follow-up, and maintain accountability for issue closure. Perform or oversee field checks to validate model accuracy against installed conditions and confirm alignment between coordinated models and real-world execution. Work closely with trades during later-stage coordination and construction activities to address routing conflicts, access requirements, equipment clearances, and constructability concerns. Support project management teams by identifying coordination risks, tracking resolution progress, and escalating impacts to schedule, quality, and readiness. Leading coordination readiness or signoff meetings for defined areas or systems, providing informed recommendations based on model status, trade input, and field conditions. Design Coordination and Model Population Oversight Review design documents, drawings, and models to identify scope gaps, interface issues, coordination risks, and opportunities for early resolution. Support and guide model population efforts by evaluating model maturity, level of detail, discipline inputs, and timing requirements. Apply understanding of design processes and modeling effort to improve planning, sequencing, and practical expectations for model development. Help translate design intent into effective coordination strategies that support installation feasibility, field usability, and turnover readiness. Digital Tools, Reporting, and Documentation Oversee federated model development and coordination workflows using Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and related digital platforms. Maintain clash reports, model issue logs, meeting minutes, dashboards, and coordination trackers with clear status reporting and documented next steps. Provide organized and concise updates to project leadership regarding model health, trade participation, issue resolution progress, and coordination readiness. Support document traceability, version control, and digital file management across internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing coordination-related inputs to as built documentation and schedules, ensuring model accuracy, trade alignment, and readiness for turnover and closeout. Leadership, Mentorship, and Continuous Improvement Provide day-to-day guidance to junior staff and project team members supporting VDC/BIM coordination efforts. Promote collaboration, accountability, and disciplined coordination practices across design, field, and trade teams. Identify opportunities to improve digital workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance coordination efficiency through technology and process improvements. Leverage AI-enabled and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Position Requirements (ADVANCED level for all the following)
Strong working knowledge of VDC/BIM coordination processes, model federation, clash detection, and issue tracking within complex construction environments. Knowledge of industry trends, project management practices, and construction procedures as well as best practices. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures. Knowledge of trade coordination principles and the relationship between design documentation, model development, field installation, and turnover readiness. Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, trade partners, and project participants across complex projects. Skilled in Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360) for coordination, clash detection, issue management, model review, and digital collaboration. Skilled in supporting project delivery through trade coordination, meeting leadership, follow-up management, and field verification. Skilled in working directly with trades and field teams to resolve coordination issues later in the construction process. Skilled in reviewing drawings and models for constructability, sequencing, access, maintainability, and installation feasibility. Skilled in clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical audiences, including clients and senior project stakeholders. Skilled in organizing digital documentation, model issue logs, reporting tools, and coordination dashboards. Skilled in mentoring and guiding team members in BIM/VDC workflows and coordination best practices. Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management. Ability to understand model population effort, coordination maturity, and the practical impact of design decisions on constructability and schedule. Ability to identify risks, evaluate complex project issues, and develop practical, data-informed solutions. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage competing priorities under pressure. Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation. Ability to follow company and site safety requirements. Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members.
Physical Demands
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Frequently manipulating small parts/tools Frequently required to remain in a stationary position Frequently moving through data center and construction site environments, including navigating active work areas, accessing areas via stairs or ladders, and performing field verification of installed work On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Travel Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to rent vehicles. 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project (>6 months; typical assignments 9 months – 4 years). Ability to relocate within 1–3 months if required (when 100% travel isn’t supported). Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position. Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc. Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business needs. Relocation assistance available
Certifications & Safety
Ability to achieve OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE and site safety policies.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, digital construction, or related discipline
OR
Two years of hands-on construction, trade coordination, BIM/VDC, design support, or field technology experience
PLUS
Minimum of eight years of additional related experience supporting BIM/VDC, design coordination, construction technology, project delivery, or field coordination activities.
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)Flex spending accounts (FSA)Dental and vision plansComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account optionPTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the yearCompany paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependentsShort and long-term disability, AD&D coverageProfessional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistancePaid parental leave after one year of employment
CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
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DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
The pay range for this role is:120,750 - 144,637.50 USD per year(Buffalo, NY)
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