VDC Director

Requisition Title

VDC Director Requisition ID

2026-13462 Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago US-WI-Milwaukee Category

Virtual Design and Construction Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-IL-Chicago Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Postal Code

60606 Location : Address

123 N Wacker Drive Additional Locations

US-WI-Milwaukee Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Supports the VDC Peer Group Leader and actively participates in development of the National VDC Strategic Plan, companywide trainings, and software implementation in alignment with Enterprise and Regional strategic plans and sales goals; aligns with other regional VDC Directors on VDC vision and planning

Collaborates with regional leadership to develop VDC strategic 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 regional leadership; collaborates across multiple regions to share resources as needed

Integrates across departments and support 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 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

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 region

Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members

Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals

Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the ”Builder of Choice”

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

10+ years of relevant experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a related field

3+ years of supervisory experience

Demonstrated expertise leading BIM/ VDC initiatives, technology implementation, and project support teams

Proven ability to apply advanced technical and industry knowledge gained through hands-on experience

Bachelors Degree in an AEC or related field preferred but not required

Demonstrated expertise and industry knowledge is valued as highly as formal education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong time-management and analytical skills

Expert knowledge of BIM and design software Strong knowledge of complex design concepts and integrated building components and systems

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment

Knowledge of local and national market conditions

Ability to train and develop VDC Managers and Engineers on variety of VDC tasks and processes

Knowledge of various project delivery types and market sectors and how to apply them to the VDC process

Ability to prioritize tasks of self and direct reports to achieve VDC deliverables deadlines

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Chicago, IL, this ranges from $170,000 - $220,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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