Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Manages the planning and delivery of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) activities for Self-Perform Work (SPW) within a Business Unit. Oversees VDC implementation for assigned projects, managing personnel and ensuring digital processes support efficient planning, coordination, and field execution. Provides leadership and technical direction to SPW VDC Engineers and project teams, ensuring alignment with DPR’s standards, best practices, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages SPW VDC execution across assigned projects, ensuring consistent modeling standards, process integration, and coordination with field operations.

Supervises and develops VDC Engineers, assigning work, providing coaching and performance feedback, and fostering technical growth.

Leads project-specific VDC planning, execution, and deliverable review to ensure alignment with fabrication, installation, and schedule goals.

Oversees implementation of project-specific VDC Execution Plans (VDCx), ensuring adherence to DPR procedures and contract requirements.

Collaborates with project management and self-perform leadership to align model-based workflows with construction sequencing and procurement.

Tracks project-level VDC performance indicators, including model accuracy, efficiency gains, and quality outcomes.

Supports adoption of emerging digital tools and field technologies that improve SPW efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

7–9 years of experience in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), or a related field required.

Experience managing teams, coordinating multi-trade VDC processes, and leading project-level VDC implementation required.

Certifications and Licenses:

None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.