VDC Director

Overview

The VDC Director is accountable for VDC execution, implementation, and development within a Division or multiple Business Units (BUs).

 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

 

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

Responsibilities

• Supports the VDC Peer Group Leader and actively participates in development of the National VDC Strategic Plan, companywide training, and software implementation in alignment with Enterprise and Divisional strategic plans and sales goals; aligns with other VDC Directors on VDC vision and planning
• Collaborates with divisional leadership to develop VDC strategy and implementation across BUs and project(s)
• Manages VDC workload and ensures appropriate resources are in place; approaches resource allocation proactively and works directly with divisional leadership; collaborates across multiple divisions to share resources as needed
• Integrates across departments and supports operational success; fosters communication and collocation across every aspect of the business; integrates and collaborates with the Gilbane Technology Group to foster a culture of innovation
• Develops and defines VDC national standards, and Baseline documents; develops training, communication, and implementation plans; aligns VDC standards to current industry best practices
• Serves as a proven Subject Matter Expert (SME) in two or more areas, and is responsible for SME sub-peer group success at National level.
• Develops content for and participates in Business Development (BD), sales, pursuits, and client interviews
• Builds and manages internal and external relationships with all project stakeholders to facilitate project success
• Develops BIM Project Execution Plans (PEPs) in alignment with client requirements
• Serve as client liaison for select accounts
• Support formal design reviews at key project milestones, proving VDC expertise to validate design intent and coordination
• Facilitates and supports team communication and ensures project accountability; escalates and reports issues to upper management as needed
• Investigates and reviews new and emerging technology; participates in pilot projects to test new software/processes and determine next steps
• Attends and presents at industry events and stays current with industry trends and competitor analysis
• Leads all VDC deliverables and tasks across a division
• Responsible