The VDC Director is accountable for VDC execution, implementation, and development within a Division or multiple Business Units (BUs).
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities Supports the VDC Peer Group Leader and actively participates in development of the National VDC Strategic Plan, companywide training, and software implementation in alignment with Enterprise and Divisional strategic plans and sales goals; aligns with other VDC Directors on VDC vision and planningCollaborates with divisional leadership to develop VDC strategy 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 divisional leadership; collaborates across multiple divisions to share resources as neededIntegrates across departments and supports 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 innovationDevelops and defines VDC national standards, and Baseline documents; develops training, communication, and implementation plans; aligns VDC standards to current industry best practicesServes as a proven Subject Matter Expert (SME) in two or more areas, and is responsible for SME sub-peer group success at National level.Develops content for and participates in Business Development (BD), sales, pursuits, and client interviewsBuilds and manages internal and external relationships with all project stakeholders to facilitate project successDevelops BIM Project Execution Plans (PEPs) in alignment with client requirementsServe as client liaison for select accountsSupport formal design reviews at key project milestones, proving VDC expertise to validate design intent and coordinationFacilitates and supports team communication and ensures project accountability; escalates and reports issues to upper management as neededInvestigates and reviews new and emerging technology; participates in pilot projects to test new software/processes and determine next stepsAttends and presents at industry events and stays current with industry trends and competitor analysisLeads all VDC deliverables and tasks across a divisionResponsible for the career development and coaching of team membersFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersInterprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goalsPartners 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”Travel as necessary to support team members located throughout the Division.KEY COMPETENCIES
Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities. QualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Information Modeling (BIM) or related field10+ years relevant experience3 or more years of supervisory experienceOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong problem-solving skillsStrong time-management and analytical skillsExpert knowledge of BIM and design softwareStrong knowledge of complex design concepts and integrated building components and systemsStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, team environmentKnowledge of local and national market conditionsAbility to train and develop VDC Managers and Engineers on a variety of VDC tasks and processesKnowledge of various project delivery types and market sectors and how to apply them to the VDC processAbility to prioritize tasks of self and direct reports to achieve VDC deliverables and 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 Albany, NY this ranges from $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 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.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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