Mechanical Engineering Manager

VDC Manager - Mechanical Servicing Company - Base Salary to 130k/year - Nashville, TN

• Our client is a mechanical servicing company that has been in business for 80+ years and provides mechanical construction services throughout various states. Projects are a mix of industries such as healthcare, industrial, government, institutional and general commercial.
• Currently, they are seeking a VDC Manager to join their team in the Nashville, TN area. This position will be responsible for leading a team of Coordinators and Detailers in the standardization and production of all Virtual Construction Documents including Mechanical and Plumbing systems for both spatial coordination and fabrication to be utilized by the fabrication and construction operations of the company.
  
  This is a critical role that will be responsible for setting up projects prior to BIM modelling and coordination while coaching and developing personnel and enforcing standards to ensure consistency across all projects. The VDC Manager will supervise Coordinators and Detailers of HVAC, Plumbing and Piping disciplines. It oversees team productivity, time management, group standards and quality.

• Review contract documents thoroughly for all projects and recommend a strategy prior to modeling. Incorporate best practices, constructability, and cost effectiveness.
• Operate as the pre-construction project manager of BIM tasks, pushing construction management and other internal/external stake holders to stay on task.
• Work with Project Managers to obtain information required for BIM, schedule coordination and design tasks, conduct BIM reviews and off-team quality reviews, and conduct site visits.
• Facilitate BIM coordination meetings on projects where the company is the BIM lead on the project. This includes running the model during coordination meetings and assigning clashes to individuals or sub-contractors.
• Assist management in the recruitment and growth of the best Coordinators and Detailers in the industry to meet future growth goals.
• Enforce project templates, standard and processes as previously established throughout the Virtual Construction Group.
• Perform initial model and drawing file setup while continually updating models as required throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist BIM Coordinators with modelling functions as required by the project schedule to ensure that project deadlines are met.
• Support the Robotic Total Station layout team with site control through communication with internal or external project teams.
• Manage all routine duties related to direct report of BIM Coordinators and Detailers.
• Schedule and balance the daily work activity among the Virtual Construction Group team members to support the construction and fabrication needs.
• Accountable for providing BIM estimates, monitoring and meeting financial goals and schedules.
• Maintain an accurate schedule of required activities for each project. Work with team members to assign and prioritize tasks and track progress for all.

• 10+ years of experience in construction based mechanical design and fabrication.
• Direct knowledge in MEP software specifically Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication CADMEP and Autodesk Navisworks or any other BIM software is a plus
• Project Management skills, able to take input from various groups inside and outside the company and direct the team in timely and accurate deliverables.
• Experience with design aspects such as duct and pipe sizing, code compliance, and best practices for piping installation.
• Experience in leadership and direct supervision of technical personnel.
• A working familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and ability to be trained in use of the Company-specific applications and software

• Base salary in the 110k - 130k/year range
• Projects based incentive bonuses