VDC Manager

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking to fill a Virtual Design & Construction Manager for the Austin Business Unit. A successful candidate will lead development implementation and support of all VDC processes in Austin.

The primary objective for this individual is to scale established VDC initiatives to be further leveraged by project teams both in the office and field and supporting model-based project management process workflows and construction technology deployment for region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic tactical deployment of VDC initiatives and VDC technology platform(s) / solutions

• Review any risk or value for the organization by analysing requirements contract and evaluation documents
• Applies risk management principles to VDC opportunities and projects to identify and mitigate risks
• Provides management and support services by monitoring performance against Project Execution Plans Client and project needs and instituting remedial actions when required
• Participate in the development of the regional VDC strategic plan
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external clients that facilitate effective and efficient VDC processes
• Provide leadership to regional/local department heads in a fashion that supports the companys culture mission and values
• Management of local Project VDC Managers & Engineers
• The creation of KPIs and metrics to evaluate and determine value impact ROI of established VDC initiatives
• Manage and participate in data gathering and analysis of metrics for regional and local VDC growth
• Coordinates and provides timely and value-added services to internal/external clients
• Facilitates the sharing of knowledge and experience across the organisation through various forms
• Nurture existing strategic partnerships and seek to establish new partnerships related to education leadership locally regionally and globally
• Helping develop the infrastructure needed to monitor goals objectives and business plans
• Develop and document tasks timelines and milestones facilitating group meetings and documenting group findings

Basic Qualifications

• Influence stakeholders face-to-face and indirectly whether through verbal or written communication plan organize and execute activities
• Plan and organize VDC strategy on a per project basis
• Anticipate potential problems and to redesign processes and systems to minimize their reoccurrence risk mitigation
• Research analyse evaluate and apply information to support BIM/VDC operations and corporate direction
• Identify develop monitor and improve client services; foster leadership and innovation
• Build credibility and rapport with stakeholders both within the organisation and outside in such a way as to develop trust and cooperation. including the ability to design and execute deliverable so that expectations are effectively managed
• Lead drive and influence change

Experience In

• Working with others in a team environment to achieve successful outcomes
• Managing and guiding multiple offices and regions to attain Companys objectives
• Identifying and hiring resources with high level acumen and personal skill sets
• Strategic planning and execution with milestone goal setting
• Creating and supporting internal services related to VDC platform
• Creating and reviewing BIM contract language
• Experience in managing multiple priorities and making choices about time
• Budget management and allocation of funds
• Advanced BIM practice and standards
• Project management principles
• Basic level business management skill
• Information management and data processing
• Innovative initiative(s) (laser scan RTLS UAS robotics gamification 3D printing. etc.)

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Architecture Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience in the AEC industry
• Have 7-10 years experience working a BIM or VDC-related role
• 7-10 years in the field of design engineering or construction
• 7-10 years of managing multiple offices/regions/projects
• Advanced level software knowledge in Autodesk packages (i.e.: Revit AutoCAD Navisworks etc.) and other platforms
• Understanding of Lean Construction principles

Core Company Competencies

• Take Care of People
• Lead People by Influence
• Deliver Results and Accountability
• Focus on customers
• Improve our business through lessons learned
• Develop best practices
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate
• Communicate
• Develop yourself
• Lead teams

Anticipated starting pay range:

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for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology life sciences healthcare higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990 DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR youll have the chance to try new things explore unique paths and shape your future. Here we build opportunity togetherby harnessing our talents enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report Forbes Fast Company and Newsweek.

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