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 Responsibilities Leadership & 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
- Align virtual construction efforts with prefabrication, modularization, and installation strategies
- Supplements the VC Manager in project execution.
- Handles the QC/Issue logs shared by engineering, shops, and VC
Technology, Tools & Innovation - Coordinate and manage the VC technology stack, including VC platforms, coordination tools, and field layout systems between the Missouri and Colorado offices.
- Oversee Trimble hardware, software, calibration, and deployment standards
- Evaluate, pilot, and drive implementation of new construction technologies to drive efficiency and competitive advantage
- Establish governance for software licensing, hardware lifecycle, and technology support with the Company IT department and Colorado.
Data, Analytics & Digital Delivery - Validate and oversee data standards, model data structures, and digital deliverables
- Leverage model and field data to support estimating, scheduling, labor planning, and productivity analysis
Project & Executive Support - Provide Ops Manager-level VC input during preconstruction and pursuit phases
- Support complex or high-risk projects with advanced constructability, phasing, and logistics modeling
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on virtual construction and technology strategy
- Supplies coordinated estimates for VC work, including but not limited to detailing, modeling, technology, and ACP.
Required Qualifications - 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
Preferred Qualifications - 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.
What Success Looks Like in This Role - Consistent, high-quality virtual construction execution across all projects
- Improved field productivity through model-based planning and layout, high-quality output of the team, and reduction of wait times for both VC team data and shop/field content
- Reduced rework, RFIs, and coordination risk
- Clear visibility into project performance through reliable VC data
- A high-performing, engaged virtual construction team
Reporting Structure - Reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering and Field Support
- Direct reports include
- VC Manager
- ~6 in-house detailers
- 4+ remote detailers
- 3 support detailers
- Any 3rd parties being used for Staff Augmentation
- Advanced Construction Planner
- Handles small job coordination between engineering/estimating and the VC team
- Train and develop additional Advanced Construction Planners for large project site teams
- Direct reports vary by workload
- VC Technology Lead
- 2 – RTS/Scanner/Trimble techs
- 2 – Database, content/ITM/model builders
What We Will Bring to the Table - A collaborative, family-friendly work environment
- Knowledge and expertise that have helped us grow and thrive for over 100 years
- Competitive pay, a bonus, and an excellent benefits package, including health and life insurance, a health-forward wellness program, 401(k), and profit sharing
- A robust PTO program designed to support real work–life balance
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