Director of Virtual Design Construction

Director of Virtual Design Construction

Department: BIM/VDC

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: $120,000 - $155,000 / year

Description

The primary function of the Director of Virtual Design Construction assumes the overall vision responsibility of working with the leadership team to drive VDC technology utilization companywide. The Director of Virtual Design Construction will be instrumental in advancing the company's BIM technologies, keeping the company on the cutting edge of constant improvement, creating content and training curriculum, managing multiple direct / indirect reports, and being visible within the industry. The Director of Virtual Design Construction will lead a department and push WEO's VDC capabilities as part of our brand with our clients, Architectural firms, consultants, etc. You will be the liaison between the company stakeholders and the staff to clearly communicate the company's VDC vision and how VDC tools will be executed in the field.

Key Responsibilities

The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Director of Virtual Design Construction typically include, but are not limited to:

Technical Skills

• Work closely with the Estimator, Senior Estimator, Chief Estimator, Vice President of Estimating, Project Manager and Project Executive during the estimating and preconstruction phases
• Ensure 3D take-offs are being utilized & accurate as well as providing feedback to the Owner & Design Team on the LOD state of the model at each stage in the estimating process.
• Support VDC implementation opportunities with marketing and preconstruction departments
• Participate in project pursuits through supporting graphics, visuals, and interviews. Able to present the companies VDC capabilities directly in front of clients.
• Integrate Google Earth, drones usage, and Laser Scanning into pursuit and preconstruction deliverables
• Experience with 3D rendering software (Revit, Vico, Tekla, Sketchup, & others) and integration with 4D schedule/animation for project proposals
• Understand and support methods for animating equipment and materials to provide detailed renderings.
• Direct experience in subcontractor modeling methods and software. Able to support subcontractors with 3D modeling efforts to help ensure mutual success.
• Work with scheduling software and integration with VDC; familiar with Critical Path Method & Cost Loaded models and schedules.
• Maintain and improve department's means and methods to ensure quality product delivery; maintain Revit library
• Participation in company QA/QC program through coordinated models and support in construction phase. Provide training to the field on how VDC can assist the QA/QC program at the jobsites.
• Understanding of construction terminology, trades, plans, specifications, and project types
• Understands the differences between various delivery methods, i.e. budgets, competitive bids and negotiated projects and provide recommendations on the level of VDC services that can be provided with each delivery method.
• Advises when Owner's VDC / BIM requirements exceed WEO standard requirements.
• Understands basics of WEO standard Master Subcontract Agreement "MSA" and how it pertains to a Subcontractor's obligation to VDC department
• Work closely with offshore resources. This may include developing project scope, responsibilities matrix, and training the offshore staff as needed.
• Update, develop and implement training programs for all company staff on BIM process and software

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Management Skills

• Lead and actively participate in strategic initiatives related to VDC/BIM
• Foster relationships with Architect and design partners, subcontractors, and industry consultants
• Manage and participate in the creation of bid proposal packages in response to RFP's (specific to BIM requirements)
• Make conscious effort to attend industry events to help broaden our subcontractor, client, A/E, and consultant relationships and to market WEO's BIM capabilities
• Implement and manage individual development plans for BIM staff
• Understands the "overlap" in job assignments, and shows initiative to go beyond his or her specific assignment to meet the team's goals
• Update WEO BIM Execution Plan and help ensure project BIM execution plans adherence and success
• Manage the production of VDC marketing material

Personal Attributes

• Effective written and verbal language communication skills
• Work Efficiently - Allocates one's own time efficiently; handles multiple demands and competing priorities; efficiently processes paperwork
• Establish Plans - Develops short and long range plans that are appropriately comprehensive, realistic, and effective in meeting goals; communicates planning efforts to the estimating project team
• Develop Systems and Processes - Identifies and implements effective processes and procedures for accomplishing work
• Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
• Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
• Motivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project team

Interpersonal Skills

• Lead Courageously - Steps forward to address difficult issues; puts self on the line to deal with important problems; stands firm when necessary
• Foster Teamwork - Participates and fosters collaboration among team members and among teams
• Motivate Others - Encourages and empowers others to achieve; builds relationships; creates enthusiasm, a feeling of investment, and a desire to excel
• Coach and Develops Others - Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of peers; gives timely, specific feedback and helpful coaching
• Champion Change - Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives; acts as a catalyst of change and encourages others to change; paves the way for needed changes; manages implementation effectively
• Drive for Results - Drives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition
• Show Work Commitment - Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard to achieve them
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (Owner, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, and subcontractors)
• Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values

Qualifications

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field or 10-years+ minimum of relevant professional experience.

Broad understanding of construction administration processes, including the various BIM design platforms, model management, and trade coordination

Knowledge of Design-Bid-Build, Design Build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and other modern contractual delivery methods

Proven successful implementations of VDC platform technologies

Understands project workflows from design, estimating, preconstruction, construction administration and coordination

Understands and effectively uses company software programs and systems:

a.) Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel) and can adequately use PowerPoint

b.) Proficiency in Outlook and has the ability to manage calendars, address books, tasks and email

c.) Proficiency in collaboration and virtual conferencing programs such as MS Teams

d.) Ability to navigate and manage files and folders in cloud based platforms, such as Box.com and Dropbox

e.) Webex and Skype for Business

f.) Bluebeam Revu

g.) PlanGrid

h.) BIM 360 Glue

A minimum of 5 years of professional usage with the following relevant VDC products:

a.) REVIT Architecture

b.) REVIT MEP

c.) REVIT Structure d.)AutoCAD

e.) Navisworks: Manage

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in one of WEO's California regional offices and on occasion may be required to visit the construction work site where the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.

Equal Employment:

W.E. O'Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.