Manager, Virtual Design & Construction - Universal Creative - UK Project

JOB SUMMARY The primary function of the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager is to lead the integration of virtual design and construction technologies to enhance project delivery and collaboration across all stakeholders, ensuring the successful execution of projects through their lifecycle. The VDC Manager, serves as the technical expert for the project team, ensuring that VDC processes are effectively utilised to meet Universal standards and expectations. The VDC Manager acts as the liaison between the project team, design, construction, and other stakeholders, while also ensuring effective coordination, collaboration, and delivery of a high-quality, on-time, and on-budget project. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Project Development: Lead the implementing of VDC processes and standards. This includes managing access to the VDC database to ensure that all design and construction activities align with project goals and objectives. Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary point of contact regarding Universal Creative’s VDC standards and processes for the project team, ensuring that the project outcomes reflect the vision, goals, and requirements of Universal Creative. Collaboration & Coordination: Partner with architects, engineers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to integrate VDC tools into project workflows, facilitate coordination, and resolve conflicts early in the design and construction phases. Training & Support: Lead training initiatives for project teams and stakeholders on VDC tools and technologies, promoting effective adoption and usage throughout the project. Risk Mitigation and Reporting: Proactively identify and report risks related to design and construction phases, leveraging VDC tools such as clash detection to analyse potential issues and collaborate with project teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies. Quality Control: Ensure that all VDC deliverables, such as models, drawings, and simulations, meet the required standards and are accurate and reliable. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned. #LI-onsite