Senior Manager, Virtual Design & Construction - Universal Creative - UK Project

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Job Description

The Senior Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager will lead and oversee the integration of VDC technologies to optimize project delivery and foster collaboration across stakeholders. This strategic role ensures continuous utilization of VDC processes to meet Universal standards, acting as a liaison between project teams, design, construction, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing VDC database access, providing technical expertise on Universal Creative’s VDC standards, facilitating coordination, leading training initiatives, mitigating risks through clash detection, and ensuring quality control of VDC deliverables for high-quality, on-time, and on-budget project execution.
Good To Have:
  • Master’s degree in architecture or related field.
  • Registered architect or engineer.
  • Certification in VDC (e.g., VDC Professional, BIM Manager Certification), BIM (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional) or construction management.
Must Have:
  • Lead and oversee the implementation of VDC processes and standards.
  • Manage access to the VDC database.
  • Serve as the lead point of contact regarding Universal Creative’s VDC standards.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Spearhead training initiatives for project teams and stakeholders on VDC tools.
  • Proactively identify and report risks related to design and construction phases.
  • Leverage VDC tools such as clash detection.
  • Ensure that all VDC deliverables meet the required standards, are validated, consistent, accurate, and reliable.
  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or any construction-related field.
  • Proficient in the use of Autodesk’s Revit and Autodesk Navisworks.
  • Solid understanding of Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Significant experience in Building Information Management (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or related field.
  • Experience in a BIM/VDC leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven expertise in managing VDC processes, including BIM, 3D modeling, clash detection, across a range of project types.
  • Experience in themed entertainment projects.

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JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Senior Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager is to oversee the integration of virtual design and construction technologies to optimise project delivery and foster collaboration across all stakeholders, ensuring the successful efficient execution of projects through their lifecycle. The Senior Manager, serves as strategic leader for the project team, ensuring that VDC processes are continuously utilised to meet Universal standards and expectations. The Senior VDC Manager acts as the liaison between the project team, design, construction, and other stakeholders, while also ensuring effective coordination, collaboration, and delivery of a high-quality, on-time, and on-budget project.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (% of time)

  • Project Development: Lead and oversee the 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 - 30%
  • Technical Expertise: Serve as the lead 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 - 25%
  • Collaboration & Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to integrate and optimise VDC tools into project workflows, facilitate coordination, and resolve conflicts early in the design and construction phases - 15%
  • Training & Support: Spearhead training initiatives for project teams and stakeholders on VDC tools and technologies, ensuring successful adoption and application throughout the project lifecycle - 15%
  • Risk Mitigation and Reporting: Proactively identify and report risks related to design and construction phases, leveraging VDC tools such as clash detection to analyse potential issues and partner with project teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies - 10%
  • Quality Control: Ensure that all VDC deliverables, such as models, drawings, and simulations, meet the required standards, are thoroughly validated and are consistent, accurate and reliable - 5%
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • Supervises an Exempt team
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

  • 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.
  • Registered architect or engineer would be a plus.
  • Certification in VDC (e.g., VDC Professional, BIM Manager Certification), BIM (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional) or construction management is highly preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • 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.

EXPERIENCE

  • Significant experience in Building Information Management (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or related field required. Experience in a BIM/VDC leadership or managerial role.
  • 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 projects is required.

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