VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) Manager
Suntec Concrete VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) Manager
· Own full P&L responsibility for Suntec's VDC/BIM/CAD Department, including budget, staffing, and resource allocation.
· Lead, implement, and continuously innovate VDC, BIM, and CAD processes and best practices across the entire company — not limited to a single division.
· Provide supervision and oversight of the VDC, BIM, and CAD team companywide.
· Drive incremental process improvements to CAD detailing and BIM/VDC workflows that increase shop drawing accuracy, shorten delivery timeframes, and improve budget performance.
· Capture and deploy lessons learned and best practices; own and continuously evolve Suntec's VDC/BIM/CAD Playbook and standards.
· Coordinate with project leadership, design teams, and preconstruction services (estimating, scheduling, constructability, site logistics) across all business units.
· Oversee production and management of CAD shop drawings and 3D/4D models supporting self-perform scope and multi-trade coordination.
· Establish the scope of work, schedule, and deliverables for VDC and integrated delivery services on each project.
· Research, evaluate, and pilot new VDC and construction technology to keep Suntec ahead of industry standards.
· Lead internal training on VDC, BIM, and CAD tools and processes company-wide.
· Develop, modify, and update CAD shop drawings and BIM models in support of Suntec's self-perform scope and to close coordination gaps.
· Represent Suntec at industry BIM/VDC/CAD conferences and events.
· Manage, mentor, and develop VDC, BIM, and CAD team members, building a growth and succession pipeline.
· Support VDC, BIM, and CAD processes and teams across all Suntec locations — Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
· Other duties as assigned.
Key Performance Outcomes
· Shop Drawing Accuracy — reduce rework and RFIs through improved CAD detailing and model-based shop drawing precision.
· Delivery Timeframe — shorten model and shop turnaround to keep pace with project schedules.
· Budget Performance — manage the VDC Department P&L and drive cost efficiency across projects.
· Team Development — build the skills, depth, and career paths of the VDC team.
How This Role Lives Our Core Principles
We Protect — Champion model and shop drawing accuracy that gets ahead of problems — protecting crews, schedule, and budget.
We Empower — Train and mentor teams company-wide on VDC, BIM, and CAD tools so every level of the organization uses data with confidence.
We Have Grit — Own tough process and delivery challenges end-to-end, without cutting corners.
We Care — Treat VDC as a service to project teams and clients — clear, proactive communication over technical jargon.
We Have Humility — Bring outside VDC expertise to Suntec without ego; learn our self-perform process and build the playbook as a true partner to the field.
· Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
· Proven track record of building, implementing, or scaling a VDC/BIM/CAD program at another construction company or specialty contractor — required. Must be able to speak to specific projects, the process put in place, and the measurable results.
· Demonstrated experience owning a department P&L, budget, and resource allocation.
· Minimum 5–7 years of progressive VDC/BIM experience in commercial construction.
· Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, CM Builder, and Tekla.
· Strong understanding of concrete/structural self-perform construction methods, CAD-based shop drawing production, and sequencing.
· Excellent communication skills across all levels, from field crews to executive leadership and design partners.
· High level of integrity, confidentiality, and flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with tilt-up, structural concrete, or heavy civil VDC coordination.
· Autodesk Certified Professional or similar credential.
· Experience owning a VDC department budget/P&L at a general contractor or specialty contractor.