VDC Manager

Position Overview

Are you skilled in Civil 3D and Revit and looking for a career in construction that is more than conflict detection for building systems?

Come Join Skanska’s National Civil Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Center of Excellence. This cutting-edge group is changing the landscape for VDC in civil construction, where the general contractor self-performs up to 80% of the work. For most of our large projects in America, we model the entire project in 3D and perform constructability analyses to ensure that the job can be built. We expand the 3D model into 4D and 5D versions that are utilized to ideate, bid and win our large bid-build, design-build and CM/GC jobs.

Skanska is looking for people with backgrounds in engineering and architecture who love the challenge of re-inventing preliminary project plans to create a more efficient design. You will work side by side with construction professionals to learn how today’s complex projects are built. You will have access to all the latest software and hardware to re-imagine and re-design our projects – from $20 million to $2 billion – across the United States.

This position’s primary responsibility is to independently manage and develop 2D plans and 3D models used for quantity calculations, proposal graphics and animations; and exercise considerable skill and decision making in the use of graphics commands and preprogrammed material to develop drawings to aid in the design and construction of our projects.

Position Details

What You’ll Do:

• Effectively manage and lead a team to meet demand for deliverables
• Provide value to our clients by evaluating options based on the client’s needs and desires
• Effectively communicate with project teams, construction contractors, and as applicable and necessary
• Effectively utilize computer design and drafting software, and 3D Modeling/BIM software to produce construction drawings, and construction coordination modeling
• Collaborate with project teams to design and detail the civil systems that are needed, while assuring that the work is accurate and coordinated, and that the quality assurance measures have been followed and met
• Will support all design disciplines (architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering)
• Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

We’re Looking For:

• Ability to independently calculate quantities
• Ability to independently generate 3D models
• Have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, 3D Studio MAX, Revit, Navisworks and
• Adobe Production software
• Knowledge of general construction, Roadway, Paving, Bridges, Drainage, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, client focus/customer service, and
• ownership/responsibility
• Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Dependability
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Must be well organized
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn and run new software and updated programs
• Minimum 5 years of experience with 3D Modeling/ BIM software
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture preferred, but not required

Developing Your Career at Skanska, You Will:

• Contribute to a sustainable future improving the lives of people, communities and companies;
• Collaborate in an open culture where sound values and dedicated people come together for greater results;
• Thrive in a people-driven international company with countless opportunities to learn and grow.