VDC Project Manager, Industrial

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VDC PROJECT MANAGER, INDUSTRIAL

The Industrial VDC Project Manager plans and executes Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) activities across assigned industrial EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects with a strong emphasis on process facilities, heavy industrial infrastructure, and complex systems integration. This role focuses on defining the BIM Execution Plan and aligning it with EPC delivery workflows, including engineering design integration, procurement tracking, and field execution planning, implementing the plan on assigned projects, developing VDC content and standards, and contributing to marketing and estimating efforts as assigned. The role will interact closely with operations teams during front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, and construction execution phases, providing technical support within the framework of the virtual model to support material quantity takeoffs, model-based procurement tracking, constructability analysis, and production reporting.

This position would work in various McGough industrial sectors, which include Industrial Process (Biofuels, Oilseed, Food Processing), Energy & Power, Pharma, Life Sciences and Tech, with increased focus on process-driven facilities requiring integration of mechanical, piping, electrical, and controls systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent AEC industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, planning and executing BIM and VDC at the project level within industrial or EPC project environments.
• Advanced proficiency with BIM authoring software (Revit) and 3D coordination tools such as Autoplant 3D, Universal Plant Viewer (UPV) or Navisworks, with demonstrated experience working with plant design systems such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, Aveva E3D, SmartPlant (SP3D), or similar industrial modeling platforms.

Preferred

• Experience setting up and managing projects using Udith/Universal Plant Viewer.
• Experience planning and executing laser scanning, including processing and creating deliverables from scan data.
• Part 107 certification preferred; experience using drones and associated software to support project documentation.
• Experience with 360 photo platforms and understanding of progress-tracking best practices.
• Experience with 4D/5D phase planning and animation using Fuzor, Synchro Pro, or similar software.
• Experience creating virtual mockups and collaborating with project teams on their development.
• Programming experience using Dynamo, Python or similar languages.
• Experience integrating VDC workflows with procurement systems, material tracking tools, and ERP platforms common in EPC delivery.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and their integration into 3D model environments.
• Experience supporting modularization, prefabrication, and constructability strategies for industrial/process facilities.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of construction delivery models, documentation, and sequencing, with emphasis on EPC and design-build industrial delivery models.
• Familiarity with building systems and construction workflows, including piping systems, equipment layouts, and industrial utilities.
• Ability to train and support less experienced VDC staff on tools and processes.
• Willingness and capability to educate non-VDC staff on relevant tools and workflows.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to learning new technologies and methodologies that advance BIM, VDC, and LEAN practices.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to translate complex engineering and process requirements into actionable model-based workflows for field and fabrication teams.

OFFICE AND TRAVEL

• This position requires that the individual be onsite full-time for the duration of the project near Bismark, ND.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Collaborate with internal project teams, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to develop and execute BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), ensuring alignment with EPC execution strategies and engineering deliverables.
• Manage 3D Coordination team accountability to align with project schedule and BEP, including integration of multi-discipline engineering models (process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
• Develop 3D models for site logistics, 4D phase planning, and marketing or pursuit efforts, with emphasis on industrial site constraints, equipment setting, and installation sequencing.
• Create 3D virtual mockups and manage coordination among design disciplines, subcontractors, and fabricators, including support for modularization and prefabrication strategies.
• Lead and facilitate 3D coordination efforts on projects ranging from small to mega-scale.
• Promote the value and application of VDC technologies internally and externally.
• Create 2D/3D/4D/5D deliverables using software such as Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Fuzor, as well as industrial platforms such as Plant 3D, Aveva, or SmartPlant.
• Support the VDC Director and project teams in defining VDC scope, schedules, and budgets.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car). The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.

The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $106,000 to $131,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.

Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.