Assistant Manager, Virtual Design & Construction

Job Description & Requirements

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Assistant VDC Manager is to support the integration of Virtual Design and Construction technologies to enhance project delivery and collaboration across all stakeholders, ensuring the successful execution of projects through their lifecycle. The Assistant VDC Manager, serves as the technical expert for the project team, ensuring that VDC processes are effectively utilized to meet Universal Standards and expectations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Project Development: Assist in the establishment, enforcement, and implementation of VDC processes and standards. This includes managing access to the VDC database to ensure that all design and construction activities align with project goals and objectives.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary point of contact regarding Universal Creative’s VDC standards and processes for the project team, ensuring that the project outcomes reflect the vision, goals, and requirements of Universal Creative.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with the Project Team to integrate VDC tools into project workflows, facilitate coordination, and resolve conflicts early in the design and construction phases.
• Technical Support: Promote training initiatives to the project teams and stakeholders on VDC tools and technologies, enabling effective adoption and usage.
• Risk Mitigation and Reporting: Assist to identify and report risks related to design and construction phases, leveraging VDC tools such as clash detection to analyze potential issues and assist the project team to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Quality Control: Assist in checking that all VDC deliverables, such as models, drawings, and simulations, meet the required standards and are accurate and reliable.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Proficient in the use of Autodesk’s Revit and Autodesk Navisworks.
• Solid understanding of Autodesk Construction Cloud as a collaborative tool for project coordination and management.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or any construction-related field required.
• Master’s degree in architecture or related field is preferred.
• Certification in VDC (e.g., VDC Professional, BIM Manager Certification), BIM (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional) or construction management is highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience in Building Information Management (BIM) or Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), with focus on standards & management.
• Proven expertise in managing VDC processes, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D modeling, clash detection, across a range of project types (e.g., commercial, theme park, industrial, infrastructure).
• Experience in themed entertainment or other large-scale, complex projects is preferred.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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