Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) Manager to lead BIM/VDC operations on complex commercial construction projects. This role is ideal for a technical leader who combines advanced BIM expertise with strong leadership, communication, and team development skills. You will oversee VDC coordination, mentor team members, collaborate with project stakeholders, and play a key role in delivering major projects, including the Tampa Airport expansion.
VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) Manager
Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary: $100,000–$130,000 DOE Negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- Lead VDC/BIM coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and mentor VDC staff, consultants, and project teams.
- Develop and enforce BIM execution plans, standards, and workflows.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary models with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and owners.
- Conduct clash detection and model coordination using Navisworks.
- Support project planning, constructability reviews, and field coordination.
- Collaborate with project management and field operations to resolve design conflicts.
- Train project teams on BIM/VDC best practices and Autodesk technologies.
- Drive continuous process improvements within the VDC department.
- Maintain strong communication across all project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 7–15 years of BIM/VDC experience within commercial construction.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit.
- Extensive experience using Navisworks for coordination and clash detection.
- Strong understanding of BIM coordination processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop technical teams.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders in complex construction projects.
- Comfortable working onsite in a construction trailer environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Synchro.
- Experience with Revizto.
- Aviation construction project experience.
- Healthcare construction project experience.
- Background in architecture or design transitioning into construction.
- Experience with large design-build contractors.
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000–$130,000 DOE
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 6% 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Family Leave
- Equity opportunity for long-term employees
- Company credit card
- Business expense reimbursement
- Long-term career growth
- Leadership development opportunities
First-Year Expectations
- Quickly become the VDC lead for the Tampa Airport project.
- Supervise and mentor 1–2 VDC team members and external consultants.
- Establish BIM standards and improve project coordination workflows.
- Build strong relationships with project managers, field teams, architects, and subcontractors.
- Deliver high-quality VDC support while developing future department capabilities.
Top 10 Must-Have Skills
- Autodesk Revit
- Navisworks
- BIM Coordination
- Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
- Leadership & Team Management
- Construction Coordination
- Clash Detection
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360 preferred)
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Commercial Construction Experience