Drafting Manager

· Own full P&L responsibility for Suntec's VDC/BIM/CAD Department, including budget, staffing, and resource allocation.

· Lead, implement, and continuously innovate VDC, BIM, and CAD processes and best practices across the entire company - not limited to a single division.

· Provide supervision and oversight of the VDC, BIM, and CAD team companywide.

· Drive incremental process improvements to CAD detailing and BIM/VDC workflows that increase shop drawing accuracy, shorten delivery timeframes, and improve budget performance.

· Capture and deploy lessons learned and best practices; own and continuously evolve Suntec's VDC/BIM/CAD Playbook and standards.

· Coordinate with project leadership, design teams, and preconstruction services (estimating, scheduling, constructability, site logistics) across all business units.

· Oversee production and management of CAD shop drawings and 3D/4D models supporting self-perform scope and multi-trade coordination.

· Establish the scope of work, schedule, and deliverables for VDC and integrated delivery services on each project.

· Research, evaluate, and pilot new VDC and construction technology to keep Suntec ahead of industry standards.

· Lead internal training on VDC, BIM, and CAD tools and processes company-wide.

· Develop, modify, and update CAD shop drawings and BIM models in support of Suntec's self-perform scope and to close coordination gaps.

· Represent Suntec at industry BIM/VDC/CAD conferences and events.

· Manage, mentor, and develop VDC, BIM, and CAD team members, building a growth and succession pipeline.

· Support VDC, BIM, and CAD processes and teams across all Suntec locations - Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.

· Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Outcomes

· Shop Drawing Accuracy - reduce rework and RFIs through improved CAD detailing and model-based shop drawing precision.

· Delivery Timeframe - shorten model and shop turnaround to keep pace with project schedules.

· Budget Performance - manage the VDC Department P&L and drive cost efficiency across projects.

· Team Development - build the skills, depth, and career paths of the VDC team.

How This Role Lives Our Core Principles

We Protect - Champion model and shop drawing accuracy that gets ahead of problems - protecting crews, schedule, and budget.

We Empower - Train and mentor teams company-wide on VDC, BIM, and CAD tools so every level of the organization uses data with confidence.

We Have Grit - Own tough process and delivery challenges end-to-end, without cutting corners.

We Care - Treat VDC as a service to project teams and clients - clear, proactive communication over technical jargon.

We Have Humility - Bring outside VDC expertise to Suntec without ego; learn our self-perform process and build the playbook as a true partner to the field.

Requirements

Department Leadership

• Responsibility for Suntec's VDC/BIM/CAD Department, including budget, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Provide supervision and oversight of the VDC, BIM, and CAD team.
• Establish the scope of work, schedule, and deliverables for VDC and integrated delivery services on each project.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop VDC, BIM, and CAD team members, building a growth and succession pipeline.
• Set performance expectations and conduct reviews, holding the team accountable for accuracy, timeliness, and budget.
• Complete hiring, onboarding, and staffing decisions for the department.
• Lead internal training on VDC, BIM, and CAD tools and processes.

VDC, BIM, and CAD Process and Standards

• Lead, implement, and continuously innovate VDC, BIM, and CAD processes and best practices across the entire company.
• Drive incremental process improvements to CAD detailing and BIM/VDC workflows that increase shop drawing accuracy, shorten delivery timeframes, and improve budget performance.
• Capture lessons learned and continuously evolve Suntec's VDC/BIM/CAD standards.

Project Coordination and Delivery

• Coordinate with project leadership, design teams, and preconstruction services (estimating, scheduling, constructability, and site logistics).
• Oversee production and management of CAD shop drawings and 3D/4D models supporting self-perform scope and multi-trade coordination.
• Develop, modify, and update CAD shop drawings and BIM models in support of Suntec's self-perform scope and to close coordination gaps.

Technology and Industry Leadership

• Research, evaluate, and pilot new technology to keep Suntec ahead of industry standards.
• Represent Suntec at industry BIM, VDC, and CAD conferences and events.