Virtual Design Manager

Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company-wide VDC standards and workflows. This role involves managing BIM/VDC staff, overseeing 3D model creation, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve VDC standards and workflows company-wide.
• Manage BIM/VDC staff, including coordinators and modelers, providing coaching, feedback, and performance oversight.
• Oversee the 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.

Essential Skills

• 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.
• Expert proficiency in Excel and BIM tools such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360/ACC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Word.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment

The physical demands of this position are those associated with working in a typical office environment. The employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear, and work at a computer for extended periods. The role may require walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Occasionally, the employee may lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. The position also involves travel by car to various locations and attending departmental events and training sessions. The employee must navigate around job sites as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Martinez, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Martinez,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together.