VDC/BIM Manager

About Hedrick Brothers Construction 

Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. For more than 45 years we have built across Florida in hospitality, multi-family, industrial, healthcare, and the public sector, with project values ranging from $5M to $160M. 

Our work is guided by our GRIT values — Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Team — and a culture built on doing right by our people, our trade partners, and our clients. 

The Opportunity 

The VDC Manager II manages the VDC process across multiple concurrent projects of increasing complexity, providing leadership and coordination for VDC staff and serving as a liaison between departments, clients, and architects. 

Scope: lead 2+ projects at a time. 

What You'll Do 

VDC Process & Standards 

• Lead VDC/BIM Implementation Plan meetings and establish project-specific VDC guidelines prior to bid or preconstruction services. 

• Establish and implement VDC procedures and techniques to ensure timely modeling and shop-drawing approval. 

• Lead the adoption of VDC tools and processes and develop training material and conduct VDC software and procedure training. 

• Scope: lead the VDC process on 2+ concurrent projects, coordinating VDC Coordinators and staff. 

Project Modeling & Coordination 

• Serve as Model Administrator for assigned projects and assist project teams with preconstruction services. 

• Collect, track, and report all clash detection and RFI resolution with project teams during preconstruction. 

• Implement VDC technologies on large-scale projects, including 4D scheduling. 

• Monitor and manage the modeling process to keep projects on schedule and within budget. 

Subcontractor & Vendor Management 

• Determine required subcontractor participation and review/approve subcontractor adherence to VDC guidelines, including model submittal schedules and as-built updates for record set / project close-out. 

• Ensure a successful project-team experience with all approved third-party VDC vendors. 

Team & Field Support 

• Advise and assist the field with process and methods as defined by company standards. 

• Manage and resolve disputes, performance deficiencies, and matters requiring disciplinary action. 

• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing project team members. 

What You Bring to the Role 

Experience & Education 

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program required. 

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required. 

Certifications & Licenses 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal. 

Skills & Attributes 

• Proficient with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit, Archicad, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Procore. 

• Thorough understanding of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, estimating) preferred. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

• Primarily works in an office environment at a desk and computer for extended periods. 

• Occasionally visits active construction sites and may be exposed to weather, noise, dust, and machinery. 

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for repetitive tasks such as keyboard, phone, and filing. 

• Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries up to 50 pounds; regularly up to 25 pounds. 

• Occasionally bends, stoops, or stands on a stool to access files and materials. 

• Requires close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly and hear conversations in person and by phone. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hedrick Brothers Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice.