Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical and/or plumbing construction, BIM, or virtual construction
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary VC teams, both salaried and union, based primarily in Mechanical Sheet Metal, Piping, and Plumbing.
- Deep understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, fabrication, and field installation methods
- Knowledgeable in VC platforms (Revit, Revizto), coordination workflows, and field layout technologies (RTS/Trimble)
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and management skills
Nice to have
- Experience leading Mechanical VC teams
- Strong background in prefabrication and modular construction
- Familiarity with data analytics, dashboards, and construction intelligence platforms
- Strong background in Mechanical/Plumbing VC, VC Technology, constructability and ITM/VC database.
Full description
Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction Murphy Company, the Best Choice in Mechanical construction since 1907, is hiring a Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction for our Virtual Construction Operations team, located in our St. Louis, MO office. About Murphy Company
Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in the St. Louis and Denver markets that provides its professionals with the environment, opportunities, technology, and tools to experience a rewarding career. Being a company that prides itself on its core values of employee well-being, enduring relationships, and integrity and professionalism, we know it starts with our employees. We strongly believe our people are our most important asset, and we strive every day to make Murphy a great place to work as we build our clients’ visions.
Position Summary
The Director of Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction provides strategic and operational leadership for all virtual construction and construction technology initiatives supporting mechanical and plumbing operations. This role oversees discipline leads, designers, detailers, Trimble layout and scan units, and the firm’s VC technology and data ecosystem, ensuring alignment between design, fabrication, field execution, and business objectives.
The Director applies the Company's set standards, builds/validates/enforces scalable processes, leads teams, and drives innovation to improve constructability, productivity, safety, and data-driven decision making across projects and regions.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Organizational Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage virtual construction VC manager, VC Liaison, and VC Tech Leads down to the discipline leads, designers, detailers, coordinators, and technology specialists through their appropriate managers or leads
- Provide oversight of Trimble layout teams and model-based field layout operations
- Establish staffing plans, role definitions, and performance metrics
- Foster collaboration between VC, project management, fabrication shops, and field leadership
- Assist in yearly budgeting and driving the team to meet or exceed this budget
- Understanding the proper chain of command
- Drive continuous improvement of the VC group using the 4Dx process
Virtual Construction Strategy & Standards
- Define and implement the division-wide virtual construction strategy for mechanical ductwork, piping, and plumbing scopes
- Develop, maintain, and enforce VC standards, workflows, and quality control procedures through the appropriate Managers and Leads
- Ensure consistent, scalable execution of VC across all projects