The Role

The VDC/BIM Director is responsible for overseeing the strategy, direction and daily management of MATT Construction’s VDC/BIM operations and function.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop processes, infrastructure, and team responsible for managing the use of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) models for all construction projects.
• Ensure VDC models are being requested and obtained from design team at milestone dates.
• Oversee the organization and preparation of models for use in quantity takeoffs by the preconstruction team.
• Coordinate Building Information Modeling (BIM) Instructions to Bidders items with preconstruction team.
• Evaluate Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEPF) proposals and assist in subcontractor selection process.
• Manage the federated building models consisting of design team models, subcontractor component models, and in-house generated component models.
• Oversee the facilitation of regular BIM meetings for above-ceiling coordination and any other model-based coordination required. Verify minutes of all meetings are generated and distributed in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate VDC activities and schedule to the project team, including the superintendent, project manager, and field engineer.
• Manage the preparation of any coordination drawings needed to facilitate project completion.
• Prepare and distribute monthly project VDC reports to ensure timely communication.
• Manage the collection and preparation of project-required as-built/record models and/or CAD files.
• Support the process of procuring future projects while continually building client loyalty.
• Contribute to the marketing effort, along with business development staff, while maintaining a network of architects, consultants, and potential clients to consistently bring in new leads.
• Participate and assist in the preparation of presentation and proposal.
• Manage the generation of site logistics models, animations, and simulations, in conjunction with the project team, as needed for inclusion in RFPs and interviews.
• Review project plans to ensure constructability and coordination efforts.
• Provide technical expertise on projects in the pre-construction phase.
• Monitor project changes (ASIs, RFIs) and coordinate with VDC team.
• Support the project team in preparing RFIs identified during VDC coordination.
• Train staff on the use of modeling software and procedures.
• Monitor technology software trends, evaluate and make recommendations to ensure timely ovulation of MATT’s utilization of software.
• Stays abreast of new software and ensures organization’s processes and staff is up to date on Virtual Construction methods.
• Evaluate models to be used during RFP process.