Mechanical VDC Supervisor

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VDC Supervisor, Mechanical leads VDC efforts that directly support the fabrication and installation of mechanical piping systems in a high volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing LOD 400, fabrication ready models and ensuring seamless integration from design through production using tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and Stratus.

The VDC Supervisor manages piping catalogs, spooling workflows, and model coordination while working closely with engineering, operations, and field teams to ensure constructability and execution readiness. This position is instrumental in establishing standardized BIM processes that enable scalable, repeatable production of piping systems, skids, and modular assemblies reducing rework and improving overall project delivery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School or GED

Experience:

12 years in the HVAC/mechanical industry and a minimum of 6 years of experience in VDC/BIM management, with a proven track record in a supervisory or leadership role. Strong understanding of construction processes, project management, and BIM methodologies.

Travel: 10-20%

Work Schedule:

This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Utilize BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD) to support design coordination, model management, and project delivery

Lead and manage project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance

Communicate effectively with stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes

Identify, analyze, and resolve project challenges with a proactive, detail-oriented approach

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of VDC detailers and coordinators

Establish team structure and support hiring as operations scale across multiple facilities

Foster a high-performance, collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement

Coordinate VDC efforts across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with fabrication schedules and production goals

Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations teams to ensure constructability and execution readiness

Support integration of VDC into both manufacturing and field installation workflows

Lead development and management of LOD 400 mechanical piping models

Ensure models are fully aligned with shop capabilities (grooving, welding, flanging, assembly lines)
Drive Revit Stratus fabrication field workflow integration

Manage spooling, material tracking, and installation sequencing within Stratus Develop, maintain, and optimize piping fitting catalogs, routing preferences, and fabrication profiles

Standardize modeling content to support high-volume, repeatable manufacturing

Align catalog development with materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper systems

Provide hands on training and mentorship to VDC team members

Support development of best practices for fabrication-driven modeling

Stay current on VDC technology, automation tools (e.g., Dynamo), and industry advancements

Track and report VDC progress, model status, and coordination outcomes

Maintain detailed documentation of model revisions, spooling outputs, and design changes

Communicate risks, challenges, and opportunities to leadership

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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