VDC Manager

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.
SUMMARY:
The Virtual Construction Manager leads the strategic, managerial, and coordination aspects of BIM and Virtual Construction (VC) across multiple projects. This role bridges executive project management, BIM strategy, and construction delivery, ensuring digital workflows directly support schedule, cost, risk mitigation, and field execution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or related field, or equivalent years of experience
A minimum of six (6) years in Virtual Construction / BIM / VDC within a commercial construction environment at a General Contractor or large trade partner
Operations experience preferred
Strong technical background across BIM and Reality Capture technologies and software platforms
Advanced knowledge and experience collaborating across VDC, Field Services, Quality, and Safety teams
Proven experience managing people, BIM trade coordination workflows, and deliverables on complex projects
Demonstrated ability to establish and enforce standards and QA/QC processes
Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to guide tool selection and workflow decisions
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Strong understanding of construction means and methods
Ability to connect technical data to business decisions
Strong emphasis on reduced RFIs, on time BIM delivery, improved schedules, less rework and strong adoption of BIM by field teams
Demonstrated ability to oversee model-based coordination milestones to field activities
TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Proactively leads high-level BIM trade coordination from planning through completion, including facilitation of coordination meetings, clash detection and tracking, integration of shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs, and maintenance of coordination logs and reports
Ensures coordination solutions are practical and constructable by aligning decisions with master schedule, look-ahead planning, procurement timelines, and field execution strategies
Establishes, enforces, and communicates company BIM Execution Plans, modeling standards, LOD requirements, and data workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality Virtual Construction deliverables across projects
Oversees development and quality control of advanced Virtual Construction deliverables, including coordination findings, site logistics, and RFP visualizations, ensuring alignment with client goals, company standards, and project-specific requirements
Provides technical leadership across multiple projects, guiding complex coordination challenges and promoting effective use of BIM/VDC tools, workflows, and model-based analysis
Evaluates, selects, and supports adoption of BIM/VDC hardware, software, and platforms, and establishes departmental practices for model calibration, updates, and field implementation
Assists with oversight of Virtual Construction budgets, including development and management of VC project estimates, tracking changes, and providing regular financial updates to project teams
Builds and maintains strong relationships with trade partners and project teams, sets coordination expectations, and supports development and execution of Virtual Construction schedules
Manages and mentors junior staff, conducts performance reviews, leads training on advanced tools and methodologies, and supports continuous improvement of workflows
Promotes cross-department collaboration and represents DAVIS at industry events and external presentations, contributing to business planning, budgeting, and positioning the company as a leader in Virtual Construction innovation
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:
Autonomy + Accountability
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers
Typically does not perform the work supervised
Accountable for work of others
Business Impact
Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide
Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group
Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally
Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning
Talent Development
May have formal management responsibilities
Provides feedback to team members
Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals
Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members
Problem Solving + Resiliency
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
DAVIS CORE VALUES:
TRUST
Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations
Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging
Integrity – Exh