VDC Manager

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Job title: VDC Manager Department: Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Job Location: New York, NY Reports to: VDC Department Manager Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a VDC Manager to lead the department's core service lines within the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) organization. This leadership position is responsible for the operational success, technical excellence, and strategic growth of a dedicated VDC discipline such as BIM Coordination, Visualization, Reality Capture, Digital Construction, and Emerging Technologies. The VDC Manager provides leadership for a team of VDC Specialists and Senior Specialists while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services across multiple projects. This role is accountable for resource planning, staff development, operational performance, utilization, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of departmental workflows. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing people while advancing innovative digital construction solutions. **Key Responsibilities** # Department Leadership - Lead a designated VDC service line and establish consistent standards, workflows, and best practices. - Supervise, mentor, and develop VDC personnel including Specialists and Senior Specialists. - Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, coaching, and ongoing feedback. - Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and succession planning. - Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture. # Resource Management - Manage resource planning and staff assignments across multiple projects. - Balance workload, staffing levels, and utilization to maximize department efficiency. - Coordinate project assignments based on technical expertise, project complexity, and business priorities. - Forecast staffing needs and identify future hiring requirements. # Operations & Quality - Ensure consistent execution of departmental standards, QA/QC procedures, and project delivery workflows. - Monitor project performance, quality metrics, and client satisfaction. - Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and consistency. - Establish standard operating procedures and maintain departmental documentation. # Technical Leadership - Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for assigned service line. - Support complex project challenges and assist project teams with technical issue resolution. - Evaluate and implement new technologies, workflows, and industry best practices. - Promote standardization and scalability across projects. # Training & Development - Develop technical training programs for VDC staff. - Identify skill gaps and coordinate professional development opportunities. - Mentor team members toward increasing levels of responsibility. - Promote knowledge sharing across the department. # Business Support - Support pursuit efforts through technical presentations, visualization, demonstrations, and client interviews as needed. - Collaborate with Operations, Preconstruction, Marketing, and Business Development teams. - Assist in developing service offerings, departmental standards, and strategic initiatives. # Leadership Expectations - Champion **The Structure Tone Way** by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, trade partners, designers, and clients. - Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. - Lead by example through professionalism, collaboration, and servant leadership. **Qualifications** # Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. - 10+ years of experience in VDC, BIM, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction. - 5+ years leading multidisciplinary project teams. - Previous personnel management experience preferred. # Technical Skills Strong…