VDC Manager

Here at Batson-Cook, the first thing we build is the relationship. We specialize in general construction in all the top commercial markets including healthcare, commercial, wood frame and more. We’re looking for talented individuals to help us foster relationships with our clients while building projects that stand tall for generations. With competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, there is no better time to join us.

We are currently seeking a VDC Manager in Dallas, TX. to join our family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Manage adversity and obstacles with tact and good judgement.
• Employee should exhibit all of the competencies of the Assistant VDC Manager.
• Market Batson-Cook / tell the Batson-Cook story.
• Ability to credit/edit our BEP and exhibits to meet the needs of the project.
• Communicates well with Architects and consultants on D/B projects.
• Interpret conceptual, schematic, or bridging documents and develop cost estimates.
• Build a strong working knowledge of the entire delivery process from design conception through construction and be able to identify areas of improvement at any stage.
• Understand the design process (3rd party or integrated).
• Keep informed of developments and emerging technologies in the industry and report their significance back to the wider organization.
• Fundamental understanding of Batson-Cook/Health safety plan.
• Establish metrics for measuring process improvements and track results against those metrics.
• Understand procurement processes including buyout strategies and subcontract items and Identify project goals and continually monitor the project offering support if necessary, to verify their goals are fulfilled.
• Speak publicly and effectively present VDC process at project interviews.
• Identify major risk items of a project and a plan to mitigate those risks.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills.
• Recognize unmet needs within the organization and offer solutions.
• Develop VDC strategies which identify project challenges, respond with creative solutions, and provide effective project implementation.
• Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees).
• Maintain relationship to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved.
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a relevant field with 5-8 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Employee should have gained the minimum training/certifications outlined for Assistant VDC Manager with knowledge of applicable tool set.