Senior VDC Manager

Gilbane Building Company

. Lead Business Unit(s) VDC staff and oversee workload, deliverables, and execution across projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $123,600 - $192,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in VDC Coordination, BIM Standards, and project management, with a strong focus on strategic planning, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to develop and implement effective training programs and manage multiple projects while ensuring quality deliverables.

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VDC Coordination ExperienceBIM Standards DevelopmentProject ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

BIM SoftwareProject SchedulingBudget DevelopmentConstruction CoordinationDesign ConceptsVDC Resource AllocationBIM Execution PlansBaseline Standards ImplementationSoftware ImplementationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Building Information ModelingProject Delivery TypesStakeholder RelationshipsSales StrategiesEmerging Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Business Unit(s) VDC staff and oversee workload, deliverables, and execution across projects
Support regional VDC strategic planning, training, software implementation, BU strategic plans, and sales goals
Develop BU workload, budgets, strategic plans, training, and software implementations
Implement Baseline and Enterprise VDC standards
Develop project-specific BIM Standards and Specifications (BS&S) and BIM Execution Plans (BEPs)
Develop and coordinate project schedules integrating construction and coordination activities
Develop project approaches, scopes, and budgets
Allocate VDC resources across multiple business units and projects
Manage VDC Managers and Engineers and ensure requirements, deliverables, and deadlines are met
Staff projects with appropriate VDC personnel and technology; proactively forecast needs
Monitor quality and execution of project deliverables and processes
Serve as a subject matter expert and lead a national SME sub-peer group
Develop content for and participate in business development, sales pursuits, and client interviews
Build and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
Facilitate team communication, accountability, issue escalation, and reporting
Investigate emerging technology and participate in software/process pilot projects
Identify and recruit talent
Attend or present at industry events
Lead or oversee 8+ VDC deliverables across business units or projects
Coach team members and support career development
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
Translate organizational strategy into team objectives
Collaborate with business development on sales strategies, metrics, pursuits, and client deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM) or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
8-10 years of VDC Coordination experience
3 or more years of supervisory experience
Expert knowledge of BIM and design software
Strong knowledge of complex design concepts and integrated building components and systems
Strong problem-solving, time-management, analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to train and develop VDC Managers and Engineers on various VDC tasks and processes
Knowledge of various project delivery types and market sectors and how to apply them to the VDC process
Ability to prioritize tasks to achieve VDC deliverable deadlines
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health and welfare benefits
Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
Gilbane University training and education opportunities
Leadership and technical skills development
Experienced team learning opportunities