VDC Manager II

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

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Position Title: VDC Manager II

Position Location: Location varies by assignment. 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project. Must be located near a major US airport.

Job Summary

The VDC Manager II is a developing professional who serves as a key project resource supporting digital coordination, model quality, and multidisciplinary trade alignment across mission-critical construction projects. Acting as the owner’s and/or contractor’s representative for virtual design and construction workflows, this role helps ensure models, coordination processes, and field execution remain aligned with project scope, schedule, constructability, operability, and quality expectations.

The VDC Manager II will support model-based coordination from design through construction and turnover, working closely with project management, design teams, trade partners, field staff, and client stakeholders. This position is responsible for facilitating coordination meetings, managing clash detection workflows, supporting model population efforts, validating model status against field conditions, and helping drive issue resolution later in the construction process through trade engagement and field checks.

The VDC Manager II will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects, tasks, or assignments. Will execute and assist team leadership on projects, tasks, or assignments of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The VDC Manager II will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

VDC / BIM Coordination and Digital Delivery

• Support development, management, and implementation of VDC execution workflows for mission-critical construction projects.
• Manage and maintain federated models to support trade coordination, clash detection, issue tracking, and construction planning.
• Facilitate BIM coordination efforts using Navisworks, ACC/BIM 360, and related digital tools to improve project visibility and team alignment.
• Track model progress, coordination actions, and outstanding issues to help maintain schedule adherence and resolution accountability.
• Coordinate model exchanges, file organization, version control, and digital documentation across internal and external stakeholders.
  
  

Trade Coordination, Project Management Support, and Field Integration

• Partner closely with project management and trade partners to support coordination meetings, action tracking, and resolution of constructability and installation conflicts.
• Work directly with trades during later-stage coordination and installation phases to validate model alignment with field conditions and planned execution.
• Perform field checks to identify discrepancies between model content, design intent, and installed work; communicate findings and support corrective action planning.
• Support coordination of above-ceiling routing, access clearances, equipment placement, sequencing, and maintainability considerations.
• Help drive communication between design, project management, field teams, and trade contractors to reduce rework and improve readiness.
• Supporting coordination readiness reviews and contributing to area or system signoff discussions by validating model completeness, clash resolution, and field alignment.
• Design Interface and Model Population Awareness
• Review drawings, models, and design information to identify gaps, interferences, and coordination risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Support model population planning by understanding scope maturity, trade inputs, and timing required for accurate and usable model development.
• Leverage prior design exposure, when applicable, to improve understanding of model completeness, detailing effort, and discipline coordination needs.
• Assist in translating design intent into practical coordination workflows that support construction means, methods, and field execution.

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• Documentation, Reporting, and Controls
• Maintain clash reports, model issue logs, meeting minutes, coordination trackers, and related project documentation.
• Provide concise and organized updates regarding model status, trade engagement, issue resolution progress, and coordination readiness.
• Support dashboarding, digital reporting, and document traceability using project platforms and standard office tools.
• Supporting model validation and documentation efforts that contribute to as built records, including coordination inputs, field verification notes, and model updates.
• Technology, Innovation, and Process Improvement
• Promote consistent use of digital tools and model-based workflows across project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve VDC standards, coordination efficiency, and reporting quality.
• Leverage AI-enabled and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and contribute to continuous improvement across the organization.
  
  

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements (ADVANCED level for all the following)

• Strong working knowledge of VDC coordination processes, model federation, clash detection, and issue tracking in construction environments.
• Knowledge of industry trends, project management practices, and construction procedures as well as best practices.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures.
• Knowledge of trade coordination principles and the relationship between design documentation, model development, and field execution.
• Skilled in Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360) for model review, clash detection, issue management, and coordination workflows.
• Skilled in supporting project management efforts through trade coordination, meeting facilitation, follow-up tracking, and field verification.
• Skilled in working directly with trades and field teams to resolve coordination issues later in the construction process.
• Skilled in reviewing drawings and models for constructability, access, sequencing, and maintainability concerns.
• Skilled in clear, concise communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
• Ability to understand model population effort, coordination maturity, and the practical impact of design decisions on constructability and sequencing.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.

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• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with onsite and remote team members.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.
  
  

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently manipulating small parts/tools
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through data center and construction site environments, including navigating active work areas, accessing areas via stairs or ladders, and performing field verification of installed work
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to rent vehicles.
• 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project (>6 months; typical assignments 9 months – 4 years).
• Ability to relocate within 1–3 months if required (when 100% travel isn’t supported).
• Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business needs.
• Relocation assistance available
  
  

Certifications & Safety

• Ability to achieve OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE and site safety policies.
  
  

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, digital construction, or related discipline
• OR
• Two years of hands-on construction, trade coordination, BIM/VDC, design support, or field technology experience
  
  

PLUS

• Minimum of five years of additional related experience supporting BIM/VDC, project coordination, design integration, construction technology, or field coordination activities.
  
  

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
  
  

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

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Notice To Third Party Agencies

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

99,750 - 120,225 USD per year(Buffalo, NY)