
VDC Manager - Charlotte, NC
Messer Construction Co. · Charlotte, NC
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Charlotte, NC
Job highlights
- Manage digital models for construction projects.
- Ensure quality of 3D models and shop drawings.
- Coordinate models with estimating and field engineers.
- Develop BIM capabilities and training programs.
- Support AR/VR, safety, and business development needs.
About the role
VDC Manager
Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.
As a Virtual Construction Manager with Messer Construction Company, you will be responsible for managing projects and processes. You will be required to delegate tasks effectively and work with reports to ensure process adherence and deliverable quality. You will be required to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in reviewing submittits and the contract documents, including the specifications.
What Will You Do
- Manage the process of developing, integrating, coordinating, and managing digital models for design, construction, and field use during construction.
- Work with reports to maintain the quality of 3D models throughout the life of a project.
- Manage the process of shop drawing production and model production in support of our self-performance efforts.
- Skilled in reviewing 3D models produced by architects and/or engineers and evaluate conformance to schematic design, design development, or construction document requirements.
- Coordinate and prepare models with Estimating for quantity extraction to enable Model-Based Cost Planning.
- Help refine and manage our BIM application capabilities, training programs, and provide training support to our operations staff leveraging Virtual Design and Construction applications.
- Support the BIM execution planning process with designers, owners, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate and prepare models with field engineers to export layout points for use with field survey equipment.
- Manage the Reality Capture process of coordinating and preparing point cloud/UAV data to work with design and construction model progression, including managing the tasks of reports.
- Manage the process of creating models for AR/VR to be used in the field and with owner/designer interaction with VR-aided experiences.
- Manage the process and work with reports for the creation of models, model animations, video, etc., to support Business Development project requirements and pursuits.
- Manage model preparation to be used for safety planning in support of our Zero Injury safety program.
- Research, develop, and implement a documented best practice process for the use of supporting new Virtual Construction technologies as part of the delivery of construction services.
- Act as a resource to prime subcontractors utilizing VDC to coordinate MEP and structural trades, including technical information and process support.
- Participate in the hiring of co-ops and interns.
- Manage the workload of co-ops and interns.
- Support the onboarding process of new hires.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree required. Civil Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in virtual construction engineering, preferably in a commercial construction environment.
- Advanced in producing/manipulating 3D models using Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Trimble SketchUp, or other model authoring software.
Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.
All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Key skills/competency
- Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- 3D Model Management
- Project Management
- Construction Technology
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk Navisworks Manage
- Reality Capture
- AR/VR in Construction
- MEP Coordination
Skills & topics
- VDC Manager
- Virtual Design Construction
- BIM
- 3D Modeling
- Autodesk Revit
- Navisworks
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Commercial Construction
- Building Information Modeling
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with BIM software and virtual construction.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize 3D model management and project coordination abilities.
- Prepare for interviews: Discuss your experience with specific VDC technologies and processes.
- Understand company values: Research Messer's commitment to employee ownership and community impact.
- Be ready for drug screening: Acknowledge Messer's Substance Abuse Prevention Policy.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key software requirements for the VDC Manager role at Messer Construction Co.?
- For the VDC Manager position at Messer Construction Co., advanced proficiency in producing and manipulating 3D models using Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, and Trimble SketchUp is essential. Experience with other model authoring software is also beneficial.
- Does Messer Construction Co. offer immigration sponsorship for the VDC Manager position?
- No, Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this VDC Manager role. Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
- What is the preferred educational background for a VDC Manager at Messer Construction Co.?
- Messer Construction Co. requires a Bachelor's degree for the VDC Manager role. Preferred fields of study include Civil Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- What experience is needed to be a VDC Manager at Messer Construction Co.?
- The VDC Manager role at Messer Construction Co. requires at least 5 years of experience in virtual construction engineering, ideally within a commercial construction setting.
- How does Messer Construction Co. approach employee development for VDC Managers?
- Messer Construction Co. fosters employee growth through opportunities for collaboration and development. They also provide training support for Virtual Design and Construction applications and involve VDC Managers in hiring and managing co-ops and interns.
- What is Messer Construction Co.'s stance on substance abuse for VDC Manager applicants?
- All Messer Construction Co. employees must comply with their Substance Abuse Prevention Policy. Offers of employment may be conditioned upon passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen for the VDC Manager role.
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