Manager, Virtual Design – Construction
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IREN’s VDC Manager establishes BIM standards and digital delivery systems for renewable-energy AI data centers. Leading teams, model coordination, and lifecycle data integration.
Responsibilities:
- Define and own IREN's enterprise VDC roadmap, including BIM execution plans, modeling standards, LOD requirements, naming conventions, and quality benchmarks
- Develop governance for how design, general contractor, and trade partners author, exchange, and federate models
- Embed VDC requirements into contracts, RFPs, and consultant agreements
- Standardize model-data transition from concept through design, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and operational handover
- Support project teams overseeing VDC activities with guidance, templates, and best practices
- Advise on model-based quantity takeoff, 4D sequencing, and 5D cost integration
- Support prefabrication and modular construction through fabrication-level coordinated models
- Provide escalation support for complex coordination challenges
- Own the corporate VDC technology stack, including platform selection, administration, licensing, access, and vendors
- Integrate model data with project controls, document management, GIS, asset management, and digital twin systems
- Pilot emerging reality capture, automated clash resolution, generative design, and AI-assisted coordination capabilities
- Partner with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, Data Center Operations, and Innovation
- Interface with external design firms, contractors, and fabricators on VDC matters
- Build and lead IREN's corporate VDC team
- Develop organizational VDC capability through training, playbooks, and workflows
- Establish VDC KPIs and report schedule and cost impacts to executive leadership
- Run lessons-learned reviews and improve corporate standards
Requirements:
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in VDC, BIM management, or digital construction delivery
- At least 3 years leading VDC programs or teams
- Data center, mission-critical, or large industrial project experience strongly preferred
- Expert proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC, or equivalent CDE platforms
- Experience federating and coordinating large multidisciplinary models
- Proven track record establishing corporate BIM/VDC standards and execution plans
- Experience enforcing standards across external design and construction partners
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems
- Experience leading multidisciplinary coordination and constructability reviews
- Experience supporting prefabrication or modular construction from fabrication-level models highly desirable
- Exposure to 4D/5D workflows, reality capture, or digital twin programs desirable
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline required
- Relevant certifications such as Autodesk or buildingSMART are a plus
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate technical model data into decisions for executives and field teams
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Benefits:
- Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region
- Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus
- Equity (long-term incentive)
- Relocation or Living-out-allowance / per diem (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
- 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees
- 75% company paid coverage for dependents
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Access to financial planning and legal services
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Internal skills training and advancement pathways
- Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training
- Company events and team-building activities
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