Construction VDC Manager Data Centers, Mission Critical
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
STV is seeking a VDC Manager to join the Digital Advisory team at our Mount Pleasant WI location. The ideal candidate will have strong BIM/VDC experience Autodesk platform expertise and practical understanding of MEP structural and industrial building systems.
This role supports project teams and clients by leading BIM/VDC coordination improving constructability managing model-based workflows and driving accountability across design teams contractors trade partners and owner stakeholders. The VDC Manager will help ensure that coordination issues are identified assigned tracked resolved verified and clearly communicated to project leadership.
Responsibilities include:
Lead multidisciplinary BIM/VDC coordination across architecture civil structural MEP specialty systems contractors trade partners and client stakeholders
Facilitate coordination meetings clash reviews model audits and issue-resolution workflows to support constructability quality schedule alignment and field installation sequencing.
Review MEP structural and specialty trade models for coordination quality spatial conflicts access/maintenance clearances installation feasibility and alignment with project requirements.
Drive accountability by establishing agendas action items responsible parties due dates issue ownership escalation paths and resolution tracking.
Develop implement and maintain BIM Execution Plans VDC workflows model coordination procedures digital delivery standards and project-specific protocols.
Monitor model progress coordination status and deliverable readiness against project milestones; identify risks delays unresolved conflicts or non-compliance and escalate as needed.
Evaluate project models and digital deliverables for compliance with client standards contract requirements LOD expectations coordination procedures data requirements and handover needs.
Interface with clients project managers discipline leads contractors trade partners consultants and owner representatives to define BIM/VDC deliverables and align workflows with project goals.
Provide technical support for Autodesk platforms including Revit Navisworks Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM Collaborate Pro and related coordination tools.
Support BIM/VDC uses including design coordination construction planning 4D sequencing 5D quantity/cost workflows logistics planning asset data management and digital handover where applicable.
Develop digital libraries templates scripts automation tools model health workflows and best-practice resources to improve consistency and efficiency.
Mentor junior staff and project teams in BIM/VDC best practices coordination workflows model management MEP/structural coordination and issue management.
Stay current with Autodesk updates VDC technologies digital twin workflows automation AI-enabled delivery tools and emerging industry standards.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
4 years of AEC experience with a focus on BIM VDC digital delivery model coordination construction technology or project delivery technology.
Practical understanding of MEP and structural systems coordination in complex building infrastructure industrial or equipment-intensive environments.
Strong knowledge of Autodesk platforms such as Revit Navisworks Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM Collaborate Pro and related tools.
Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination workflows with design teams contractors consultants trade partners project managers and/or owner representatives.
Familiarity with BIM Execution Plans LOD requirements model auditing QA/QC procedures digital delivery standards coordination procedures and client requirements.
Ability to review models for coordination issues constructability risks access/clearance conflicts installation sequencing concerns and handover readiness.
Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders assign and track action items drive issue closure and hold project participants accountable in a collaborative manner.
Strong communication organization project management problem-solving and mentoring skills.
Ability to translate technical BIM/VDC issues into clear project risks actions and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred but not required:
Professional certification in BIM Management VDC construction management project management or related technologies.
Experience with infrastructure transit aviation rail water/wastewater healthcare laboratories data centers industrial facilities central utility plants or other MEP-heavy / equipment-intensive environments.
Experience coordinating mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection low-voltage process piping utility systems structural steel equipment supports embeds sleeves penetrations and access/maintenance zones.
Experience in an owners representative construction manager VDC lead BIM coordination manager or digital delivery leadership role.
Experience with owner-side BIM/VDC requirements asset data COBie digital handover facilities management integration or digital twin workflows.
Familiarity with 4D scheduling 5D quantity/cost workflows construction sequencing logistics planning model-based progress tracking or field coordination workflows.
Experience with Dynamo Python Power BI Autodesk Platform Services automation workflows ISO 19650 National BIM Standards or client BIM standards.
Role Impact:
The VDC Manager helps project teams and clients turn BIM/VDC into a project delivery advantage by improving coordination constructability accountability data quality and handover outcomes. This role reduces coordination risk supports informed decision-making and strengthens long-term asset value for STVs clients.
Compensation Range:
$130962.60 - $149671.54STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont always meet every qualification and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future.