VDC Senior Manager

Senior VDC Manager

The Senior VDC Manager is responsible for managing the usage of VDC technologies for a given project or multiple projects, including the completion of any contractual requirements and utilizing the technology to maximize productivity and risk mitigation. Responsible for directing and mentoring on-site, regional, and corporate staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, as well as strong communication and client service skills.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform constructability reviews and work with Estimators on alternate construction means and methods, site logistics, general requirements, hoisting systems, and staffing requirements.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings with the Owner / Architect for the BIM and VDC efforts on a project.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Assign project team responsibilities. Establish administrative procedures, develop performance goals, and follow up to ensure compliance with all contract requirements.
• Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among various project participants
• Support Division Management in recruiting, training, and mentoring new employees.
• Ensure compliance with all standard company processes and utilization of technology.
• Manage the software agreements and renewals for everything needed in the VDC department.
• Prepare the VDC information within the monthly Project Status Reports. Identify and manage risk and opportunities proactively and develop mitigation and captures strategies.
• Monitor the progress of construction activities on a regular basis and hold status meetings with subcontractors.
• Manages Subcontractor performance. Provide notices and take corrective actions for any performance or quality issues.
• Assist the company in marketing and business development efforts and advise management of potential project opportunities.
• Attend interviews with clients for prospective projects, as needed, in your surrounding region(s).
• Prepare detailed cost breakdown for VDC for each project to be input into the historical cost database.
• Sit in on interviews for all earlier positions in the VDC path.
• Provide check-ins and yearly evaluations for VDC members on your team.
• Duties as listed in the VDC Manager description.
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job skills and abilities guidelines include:

• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Autodesk Suite, Bluebeam, Revizto, Tekla, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven experience of Manhattan document control and schedule software.
• Thorough understanding of industry and local market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Functions effectively as part of a team.
• Established relationships in the community with clients and architects.
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable public speaking ability.
• Understanding of contracts and risk management.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree
  - Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent
• 15 years of industry experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assist precon when needed

Working conditions and physical efforts include:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction management, program management, general building, and design-build services. Manhattan's award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation, convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and making…