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 working knowledge of:

• Autodesk Revit
• Navisworks Manage
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Revizto
• AutoCAD
• Reality Capture workflows (preferred)
• Visualization software (Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, D5, V-Ray) depending on service line
• Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Strong organizational and resource management skills.
• Experience balancing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong operational mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to build trust across operations, design teams, subcontractors, and executive leadership.

Performance Responsibilities

The VDC Manager is accountable for the overall performance of their assigned service line, including:

• Personnel leadership and employee development
• Resource planning and staff utilization
• Operational excellence
• Project quality and QA/QC compliance
• Technical standards and workflow development
• Training and professional development
• Client satisfaction
• Budget and operational performance metrics
• Innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation

Salary Range: $165,000 - $185,000

Commensurate with experience, particularly in complex MEP coordination and mission critical/data center projects.

Additional Compensation:

Eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

BENEFITS:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO STATEMENT:

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic