Senior VDC Manager; Houston, TX - Austin Commercial

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Senior VDC Manager for our Houston Texas Division
. 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!

• Develops BIM/VDC service standard training and supports national adoption
• Manages BIM/VDC services on multiple projects
• Trains project staff on current BIM/VDC processes and services
• Spends time at national jobsites implementing BIM/VDC processes
• Markets BIM/VDC services internally and externally
• Presents BIM/VDC projects and services at industry related conferences and forums
• Stays current on what is being marketed/executed by our competition nationally
• Creates project specific BIM Project Execution Plans and Templates (BEPs)
• Identifies BIM/VDC requirements in technical specifications
• Develops BIM/VDC contract language and consultant agreements templates for national adoption
• Creates BIM/VDC contract language for bidding and buyout; creates and executes BIM/VDC consultant agreements
• Creates models including site logistics, structure, interior/exterior architecture, and MEP/FP systems as needed
• Manages model authoring, revisions, versioning, exchange, validation, and as‑built creation
• Creates custom model components and families
• Manages model authoring service providers and sub‑trades nationally
• Supports the development of 4D service standards for national adoption
• Creates and manages 4D project schedules on multiple projects
• Supports the development of coordination service standards for national adoption
• Leads and/or manages BIM/VDC coordination effort on multiple projects
• Trains and supports BIM/VDC coordination teams on multiple projects
• Manages the production of dimensioned drawings for field use on multiple projects
• Manages BIM/VDC layout and assists in field as‑built verification on multiple projects
• Manages and coordinates model turnover on multiple projects
• Supports the development of 5D service standards for national adoption
• 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
• Develops, implements, and manages an FM strategy based on the Owner’s needs and future goals
• Trains Owner’s FM staff on implementation of FM software and workflows, providing support to Owner’s FM staff after project completion

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience – Project Architect, Project Manager or equivalent, demonstrating proven leadership qualities in previous project roles
• Advanced 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, service implementation, and management
• 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
• Advanced understanding of planning and scheduling concepts and 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. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP). For more information about our employee‑ownership structure, please visit

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available in English (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./22‑) and Spanish (https:///22‑). All applicants will be treated fairly and have access to reasonable accommodations if needed for individuals with a disability.

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Houston, Texas – Austin Commercial’s Houston Texas Division.

Applicants are advised that Austin Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes or other third‑party candidate information. All references and application materials will be handled directly by the company’s hiring team.