What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC MANAGER II (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial position at Austin External?
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project management skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a VDC Manager II for our projects in the Austin, TX area. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Responsibilities:
General
- Ability to function as BIM/VDC project manager on assigned projects
- Ability to develop and implement BIM/VDC processes on assigned projects
- Ability to manage and train BIM/VDC staff on assigned projects
- Trains project staff on current BIM/VDC processes and services
- Spends time at the jobsite implementing BIM/VDC field construction processes
- Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
- Presents BIM/VDC projects and services in BIM/VDC organizations and forums
- Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by competitors in local markets
Construction & Contracts
- Creates project specific BIM Project Execution Plans (BEPs) on assigned projects
- Implements BIM/VDC services and defines trade responsibility
- Creates project specific BIM/VDC contract language; creates and executes BIM/VDC consultant agreements
- Model Creation & Management
- Creates models including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed, verifying model quality and accuracy
- Creates custom model components and families
- Manages all model authoring service providers and sub-trades
- Manages model revisions, versioning, exchange, and as-builts
- 4D Scheduling
- Creates, revises, and maintains 4D schedules
Trade & Field Coordination
- Develops and maintains BIM/VDC coordination schedules on assigned projects
- Manages and distributes BIM/VDC coordination files on assigned projects
- Leads and/or Manages the BIM/VDC coordination effort and identifies areas of conflict, leading conflict resolution
- Tracks and reports on BIM/VDC coordination progress and efficiency
- Creates and distributes coordination meeting minutes
- Manages BIM/VDC shop and field use drawing production and review
- Ability to create dimensioned drawings from the model for field use
- Leads and manages BIM/VDC layout on assigned projects and field as-built validation and verification
5D Estimating
- Manages the validation of models for model based quantity takeoff
- Creates model based quantity surveys for estimate verification
- Models components as needed for accurate quantity takeoff
Requirements:
- A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program or equivalent
- A Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience - Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of construction related BIM/VDC processes and project delivery methods and their impact on BIM/VDC services (CMR, DBB, IPD, etc.)
- Advanced knowledge of BIM/VDC software
- Proven leadership qualities from previous project roles and strong communication and public speaking skills
- Advanced understanding of construction terminology and processes; construction materials and systems; and drawings and specifications
- Thorough understanding of BIM/VDC requirements based on project delivery methods
- Thorough understanding of planning and scheduling concepts and advanced understanding of construction work sequencing
- Advanced understanding of quality control principles
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
No Agency Inquiries Please
Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, becomes the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.
About Austin Commercial
Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!
