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Facebook is seeking an experienced vdc program manager to join our innovator teamThe innovator organization is dedicated to leading construction innovation globally for our data centersThe innovator team is comprised of three cross-functional teams: product development, fabrication & integration, and product realizationEach team leads their aspect of the innovation flow-through, yet they are deeply interrelated and comprised of cross-functional partners across the broader organizationThese teams operate as partners, drive timely and effective changeThis role will primarily be responsible for creating a program level unification of our design and construction modeling across multiple general contractor as well as partnering internally across to our design, engineering, & construction (dec) teams.
Reports to the product realization lead within infrastructure construction management innovation teamThe product realization lead is 1 of 3 pillar leads within the innovator teamInnovator is one of 4 pillars within infrastructure construction management (icm)
Lead the master construction model (mcm) alignments with the master design documents (mdd) in partnership with data center design (dcd) partners
Responsible for the embedment of change from the master prefabrication library (mpl) and data center improvement system (dcis)
Manage the master construction model (mcm) process across all our data center builds and partnering deeply with our data center design (dcd) teams to ensure program consistency
Lead the virtual design and construction (vdc) team in partnership with data center design (dcd) partners
Develop and embed innovation focused on virtual construction aspects of virtual design and construction (vdc)
Optimize and ensure relevance of the master prefabrication library (global database) and partner closely with icm delivery and icm program development
Provide guidance for company vdc policies and procedures to provide teams to effectively plan, measure, and manage to reduce project risk
Integrate the vision and objective for vdc with other functional and support services
Provide meaningful input as to the programming and conceptual design activities
Oversee the preparation of models for all aspects of design, construction, and facilities management
Oversee the production and management of 3d models and implements 3d models during construction
Oversee development of project vdc schedules and milestonesHolding contractor team members accountable for reaching set achievements
Oversee construction coordination program in partnership with contractors ensuring all information generated is appropriately leveraged, shared, and communicated timely to ensure continuous improvement and getting the build “right the first time”
Provide input and leadership to the integrated construction and virtual design and construction process, managing multiple people and projects simultaneously
Fully integrate vdc into daily design through construction operations with a strong focus on improving the absorption of innovation and ensure project outcomes in coordination
Manage contingent worker resources as needed and provide guidance to contractor team members as appropriate to ensure consistency of delivery
Partner with internal teams and contractor teams to the development of the project risk and mitigation plans as well as developing solutions whenever possible/appropriate to mitigate risks
Partner with design team members and preconstruction services (i.eEstimating, scheduling, project planning, constructability, site utilization, etc.)
Partner with internal teams and contractor teams to absorb innovation and change into our modeling quickly, efficiently with high detail and accuracy
Partner with icm document control to manage the archive of as-built models and related files for quick and easy referenceIntroduce continuous improvement strategies to evolve this tooling and structure whenever possible to advance the ease of use
Partner with cross-functional teams and onsite teams to capture, document, and share best practices and work standards to drive consistency and continuous improvement of company vdc practice
Partner with partner teams within data center design (dcd), infrastructure construction management (icm), strategic engineering & design (se&d), global data center connectivity (gdcc), and various other cross-functional teams
Contribute to internal training needs as a subject matter expert (sme)
Contribute to fostering an integrated team experience through communication and collaboration
Contribute to team member onboarding, project kick offs/orientations, progressing team initiatives, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Contribute to communication efforts such as vdc related presentations, knowledge share/educational sessions, and lead meetings with professionalism, knowledge, and concise and pointed messagingProvide presentation materials for these presentations as required to support the objective
Contribute to team participation in the research and development of new technologies (aka cool tools) and vendors
40% domestic travel to construction sites, fabrication sites, & home office required
Minimal international travel required
Bachelor’s degree or higher in construction management, engineering, architecture, or computer aided design
Minimum of 6 years’ experience implementing and managing bim/vdc workflows
Experience and expertise in developing, implementing, and managing vdc processes and bim solutions to improve project outcomes
Practical work experience implementing and supporting bim/vdc solutions such as autodesk revit, navisworks, bim 360 platform, trimble sketchup, vico, tekla, ms project, and synchro 4d
High level of competency with autodesk revit, navisworks, autocad, synchro 4d, trimble sketchup, and bluebeam revu
Knowledge of construction and a/e contract language
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Experienced in facilitating meetings and training events
Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of the construction costs and financial risks
Experience managing teams, people, and processes
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
Mission critical, infrastructure, and/or data center construction experience
Experience working with blended architecture, engineering, and construction teams
Proficiency with autodesk bim 360 field and glue, 3ds max, civil 3d, point layout, faro scene, google earth pro, and adobe suite (photoshop, indesign, etc.)
Software experience with ebuilder, procore, and/or bim 360
Administrator/editor level working knowledge of ms sharepoint
Experience with review and approval processes
Experience with lean tools (such as choosing by advantage, last planner/pull planning, gemba, kanban)
Basic knowledge of ms visio and sharepoint
Basic working knowledge of bim360, procore, and or primavera p6
Administrator/editor level working knowledge of ms sharepoint
Familiarity with the following workflows and solutions is preferred but not required, game engine technologies (unity, unreal, lumion 3d), parametric analysis solutions (dynamo, grasshopper, solibri), basic key frame animation, 2d/3d rendering capabilities, 2d/3d post production capabilities
Experience with agile teams & processes
Working knowledge of smartsheet
Experience with ipd projects
Pmp certification
Scrum master certification
Proficiency with autodesk architectural desktop (adt), autodesk building systems (abs), and autodesk revit
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