Thornton Construction Company, Inc.

VDC Manager

Thornton Construction Company, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Opa-locka • Florida • United States

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About the role

  • Prepare project-specific BIM execution plans as needed
  • Assist project teams with preconstruction services, establish / implement VDC procedures and techniques to assure timely modeling / shop drawing approval and overall execution of BIM Project Execution Plans
  • Work with local, regional and corporate IT and VDC staff in support, maintenance and development of VDC standards and 3D software tools and related emerging technologies
  • Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with contract terms in relation to VDC
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned
  • Estimate and establish VDC modeling budget and schedule for assigned projects
  • Assist project teams in determining required Subcontractor participation and function as the “Model Administrator” for assigned projects
  • Establish / modify project specific VDC Guidelines prior to bid or preconstruction services
  • Assist project teams with review / approval of Subcontractor adherence to VDC Guidelines, including model submittal schedule and updates as well as updating of the model(s) to reflect as-built conditions for submittal of the record set / project close out
  • Lead clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams in preconstruction efforts
  • Organize / lead meetings for VDC coordination with VDC Engineers, users and Subcontractors

Requirements

  • A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 - 8 years (including supervisory skills) project experience– Project Engineer, Project Manager or equivalent
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and direct support experience in required software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, Archicad, etc.)
  • Support & manage BIM and VDC production operations and interoffice collaboration on these platforms together with IT staff, office staff and project staff
  • Leadership ability
  • Demonstrate problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Demonstrate organizational and communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
Benefits
  • Support BD department for critical RFQ preparations and presentations
  • Research and advice on current and emerging technologies that could be implemented within the company
  • Supervise and direct overall activities of department or staff as assigned; plan and review department activities, assign / coordinate staffing requirements, resolve problem areas, train support staff
  • Interview applicants and orient new hires
  • Conduct performance reviews according to Thornton’s career development policies
  • Manage and resolve disputes, performance deficiencies, and matters requiring disciplinary actions
  • Develop training material and conduct VDC training including software and procedures for employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
BIM execution plansVDC procedures3D software toolsclash detectionRFI resolutionproject management control systemsschedulingcost controlprocurementestimating
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillssense of urgency
Certifications
Construction Management Certificate Program