Director – Virtual Design and Construction

Job Overview

Skanska is searching for a dynamic VDC Director. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

• Work with the National VDC organization to define the SAT VDC operating model, standards and performance expectations to create consistent client and project experience across offices and geographies.
• Establish portfolio-wide BIM/VDC execution frameworks, model and data requirements, quality controls, naming conventions, interoperability requirements and digital turnover standards.
• Author and enforce BIM Execution Plans, company-wide modeling standards, LOD definitions, naming conventions, and data exchange protocols.
• Partner with office and project leadership to develop portfolio staffing strategies, forecast demand, assign shared resources and balance utilization across concurrent projects.
• Create mechanisms for multi-office collaboration, knowledge transfer, peer review and reuse of proven workflows, templates and lessons learned.
• Partner with the National VDC organization to adopt and shape company software standards, process standards, governance, training, specialist support and enterprise vendor strategies.
• Clarify decision rights between SAT, project teams, participating offices and National VDC, including ownership of exceptions, escalations and approvals.
• Oversee delivery of model coordination, 4D/5D planning, logistics, prefabrication, model-based procurement, reality capture, conformance verification and digital turnover across the portfolio.
• Establish portfolio QA/QC and assurance reviews to identify delivery risks, resolve inconsistencies and verify compliance with client, contract and Skanska requirements.
• Develop and monitor VDC budgets, resource plans and portfolio performance measures; communicate capacity, risk, outcomes and investment needs to leadership.
• Build and develop VDC leaders and technical specialists, support succession planning and provide consistent career and capability expectations across the group.
• Support pursuits and preconstruction efforts by defining scalable delivery approaches, staffing assumptions, VDC narratives and client-facing demonstrations for national customers.
• Partner with senior operations, project controls, and design to embed VDC into risk and opportunity management, schedule and cost control, and enterprise delivery standards. 
• Coordinate evaluation and adoption of VDC technologies through established National VDC and digital portfolio governance, avoiding duplicative tools and local workarounds.
• Partner with local operating unit leadership across the country to align VDC staffing, execution, and priorities, ensuring consistent delivery across the SAT portfolio.
• Develop and maintain peer-level relationships with VDC and digital delivery leaders at national clients to align expectations, standards, and emerging priorities, and translate that alignment into consistent project execution.
• Other Duties: 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive VDC experience in construction, including leadership of multiple projects, teams or portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and governing VDC standards, execution plans, model coordination and quality processes.
• Extensive experience leveraging software platforms and standardized workflows for model authoring, coordination, model management, constructability analysis, schedule integration, and digital project delivery across complex construction programs, with proficiency in tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Synchro, Solibri, Tekla, and related BIM/VDC technologies.
• Proven experience implementing and governing BIM Execution Plans, standards, LOD definitions, naming conventions, and data exchange protocols across projects or portfolios. 
• A thorough understanding of common building systems and associated means and methods, expertise in reading drawings, specifications, building codes, and other technical products and material specifications, as well as interpret and manage VDC contractual obligations and responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering VDC in mission critical, data center, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or similarly complex technical projects.
• Expertise with construction coordination processes is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of reality capture methods, including 360-degree cameras, laser scanning and drone capture.
• Strong communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills across geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and geographically distributed teams, including hiring, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and oversight of staffing and budgets.
• Knowledge of project management solutions and data reporting and visualization tools such as Procore and Power BI or equivalents.

Is recognized as an expert with a specialist/authority level understanding and application in:

• 3D Model Development: Uses software applications to develop and modify 3D models to match project requirements.
• Building and Construction Knowledge: Applies building and construction knowledge, utilizing experience and current developments in the industry to safely build quality projects.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Identifies potential risks related to operations, contracts, or project execution. Develops mitigation plans and strategies to control the impact of negative situations or to maximize opportunities throughout the life cycle of a project.
• Schedule Adherence and Tracking: Adheres to project timelines. Tracks information important to maintaining schedule adherence.

Has advanced knowledge and ability to coach/guide others in:

• Plans and Specifications: Reads and interprets design and construction plans to determine technical specifications.
• Design Intent: Reads and interprets design requirements to identify and communicate flaws or necessary enhancements.
• Tools and Technology: Identifies and uses the appropriate technology and systems to support project visualization and execution.

Has demonstrated proficiency in:

• Data Accuracy: Leverages information within survey systems to interpret field data, align with the model and ensure accuracy.
• Quality Management: Establishes processes to meet quality standards. Monitors work practices to identify concerns or issues that do not meet these quality standards. Follows contract provisions for necessary corrective action.
• Quantity Calculations: Calculates quantities of materials needed for construction as determined by models and contract documents to generate cost estimates.

Has a basic understanding of:

• 2D Drafting and Detailing: Identifies and uses drafting software applications to develop drawings that aid in the design and construction of projects. Maintains current knowledge of software applications and drafting procedures.

Our Investment in you:

• • • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
    • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
    • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
    • We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
    • Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Primary Location

US-AZ-Phoenix

Primary Work Location/Assignment

Hybrid

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Building Inc.

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

Salary High