VDC Manager, Electrical

VIATechnik • Chicago, IL

1d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

We're seeking a VDC Manager with deep expertise in electrical systems to lead technically complex BIM/VDC projects for large-scale infrastructure and commercial clients. This individual will drive BIM adoption throughout all project phases, from schematic design to construction, while managing a small team of high-performing VDC engineers and detailers. The role offers the chance to work across iconic projects while delivering innovation, quality, and excellence to both internal teams and external clients. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at client-facing collaboration, digital coordination, and information management.

Purpose: this role is central to delivering constructible, thoughtful BIM solutions on large-scale electrical projects where client understanding of BIM may vary. Your leadership will help bridge communication gaps, simplify complexity, and ensure that digital coordination directly supports installation success.
Growth: the VDC Manager position is a launching pad into larger strategic leadership roles across VIATechnik's global delivery network. You will directly contribute to our growth in digital design innovation while gaining exposure to advanced technologies like AI-integrated coordination platforms and Digital Twins.
Motivators: If you're motivated by technical problem-solving, mentoring engineers, managing high-impact deliverables, and delivering operational clarity in ambiguity, this is a rare opportunity. You'll have autonomy and ownership while collaborating with clients like Tesla, Apple, and national transportation agencies.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a similar discipline.
• 5+ years of experience providing implementation, training, and support in BIM and VDC.
• Managed 2-3 detailers and/or VDC Engineers.
• 3+ years of experience working for an electrical trade contractor.
• Experience in combining and coordinating BIM updates, running clash detection on revised components and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience modeling, drafting, producing drawings, and reading electrical plans.
• Capability to work effectively in a self-directed way within an extremely fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• A proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an "all hands on deck" approach.
• Ability to work some early and/or late hours to coordinate with project teams in other countries.
• Experience leading online meetings and training sessions across remote project teams using platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Field construction experience.
• Been involved in the administrative side of projects: invoicing, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of other primary building systems: foundations, primary building structure and walls, electrical, fire protection, specialty systems, conveying systems and interior finishes and the sequence of assembly of each.
• Experience managing BIM and VDC across a project lifecycle.
• Understanding of real world constructability of modeled systems.
• A portfolio of work you can share.
• Proven track record of effectively working with and managing teams remotely.
• Background in providing professional services to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across 3+ complex electrical VDC projects.
• Build and strengthen client relationships through project excellence and achieve repeat work from at least 2 clients.
• Drive knowledge sharing and mentorship across a global team and develop and lead at least one internal training session on electrical coordination best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 70% of the premiums for dependents
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and 50% of the premiums for dependents
• Open and flexible time off
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• Home office setup costs
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager