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Position Summary

The VDC Supervisor leads and manages VDC Field Technicians across multiple projects, ensuring quality field layout, efficient resource allocation, and consistent application of Southland’s VDC Field Tech standards. This role blends leadership with field technology expertise, leading staff development, coordinating workflows, and overseeing technology adoption. Unlike Senior Field Techs, who serve as project-level technical experts, the VDC Supervisor operates at a team-management level, balancing daily oversight with long-term planning while serving as a trusted partner to operations, field personnel, and project leadership.

Position Details

+ Relationship Building/Management

+ Build strong working relationships with project stakeholders and vendor partners, stepping in for escalations beyond Senior Techs.

+ Manage procurement processes and vendor relationships for field technologies and equipment.

+ Represent the VDC Field Technologies team in division or leadership forums, ensuring field perspectives inform enterprise priorities.

+ Partner with counterparts across the organization to share lessons learned, promote consistency, and align on best practices.

+ Workflow Optimization

+ Oversee scheduling, task assignments, and resource allocation for Field Techs across multiple projects.

+ Ensure adherence to quality control standards, enforcing accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.

+ Monitor team performance, address inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions.

+ Track progress against schedules and escalate systemic issues to VDC leadership when necessary.

+ Technology Deployment

+ Stay current with emerging VDC field technologies and promote adoption across the team.

+ Oversee tool and equipment procurement, calibration, and lifecycle management.

+ Ensure integration of VDC technologies into field workflows, providing structured training to onsite field personnel.

+ Change Management

+ Support VDC leadership in rolling out new practices, ensuring smooth adoption in the field.

+ Lead communication of updated procedures and expectations across the VDC Field Tech team.

+ Coach and mentor staff through evolving workflows, promoting adaptability and resilience.

+ Reinforce organizational priorities and provide team feedback to AEC leadership for continuous improvement.

+ Support and Documentation

+ Conduct annual performance reviews, career development planning, and structured feedback for Field Tech staff.

+ Document lessons learned, workflow updates, and technology adoption to strengthen team capabilities.

+ Delegate responsibilities appropriately to ensure engagement and professional growth.

+ Strategic Planning & Governance

+ Provide input into Team staffing, resourcing, and budget discussions while final accountability remains with the Senior VDC Manager.

+ Surface operational insights from the field to inform long-term planning and strategy.

+ Exercise independent judgment in supervisory decisions that impact day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

+ A proactive, “can do” mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

+ Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to guide a multi-level Field Tech team.

+ Clear and effective communication, able to engage field staff, project stakeholders, and Operations leadership.

+ Practical knowledge of VDC layout, surveying technologies, and construction workflows.

+ Hands-on expertise with VDC implementation and field technology platforms.

+ Proven ability to resolve issues by balancing technical input, operational constraints, and project demands.

+ Strong organizational skills with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

+ 8–10 years of relevant experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or lead role.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

+ 401(k) plan with **50% company match (no cap)** and immediate 100% vesting

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance **(100% paid for employee)**

+ Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

+ Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

+ Disability income protection insurance

+ Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

+ **Paid parental leave**

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

+ Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

+ Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**Contingent Employment:** All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

**External Agency Announcement** : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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