VDC Manager

We are an electrical construction firm offering total electrical construction, engineering, facilities maintenance, utility, sound and communications, and renewable energy services. We combine broad electrical and energy systems expertise with a strong commitment to quality service and total customer satisfaction.

Contra Costa Electric is recruiting for a Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager to oversee all BIM/VDC processes within electrical contracting projects, ensuring accurate coordination, constructability, and efficiency across design and field operations. This role partners closely with project managers, engineers, detailers, and field leaders to deliver high‑quality digital models that support successful prefabrication, installation, and project execution.

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company‑wide VDC standards and workflows.
• Manage BIM/VDC staff, including coordinator sand modelers, providing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight.
• Oversee creation and coordination of 3D Revit electrical fabrication and Navisworks models for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements and constructability best practices.
• Conduct and participate in clash detection and coordination meetings with other trades to resolve issues while maintaining project schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with project leadership during preconstruction to support BIM-based planning, logistics, sequencing, and cost/schedule integration.
• Provide quality control oversight for BIM deliverables, shop drawings, and prefabrication packages.
• Support field teams by troubleshooting BIM-related issues and ensuring clear communication of digital model intent.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AR/VR, reality capture, UAVs) to improve workflows and project outcomes.
• Prepare RFP and manage subcontractors when workload demands
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, BIM execution plans, safety protocols, and company standards.

General:

• Quickly learn and apply practices and technical skills.
• Work independently with little or no supervision after having been shown how to accomplish assignments.
• Ask appropriate questions related to assignments and recommend improvements.
• Practice excellent organization and remain upbeat and pleasant even when facing the pressure of pending or multiple deadlines.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Comply with EMCOR’s Values, Business Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of VDC/BIM experience within the electrical or MEP contracting industry, including leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction means and methods, prefabrication workflows, and field installation practices.
• Experience presenting technical material and training teams on VDC processes.

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

• Expert proficiency in Excel.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, etc.
• Expert proficiency in BIM tools such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360/ACC, and related coordination software.
• Basic understanding of C# Programming and .NET.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

 

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, architectural, structural, and mechanical plans with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong ability to make decisions which drive efficient outcomes for field installations.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.  This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. The employee must move within the office to retrieve files and meet with employees in their offices or conference room. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) to jobsites, or to attend division events/training, and must have the ability to navigate around job sites.

CONTRA COSTA ELECTRIC, INC. is and EMCOR company and offers a full benefit package including:

 

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Educational assistance
• Salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Salary Range from $90,000 to $150,000

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.