Assistant VDC Manager - Federal Seattle, WA

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Seattle seeks an Assistant VDC Manager to lead BIM coordination across multi‑discipline teams on federal projects, applying emerging technologies to promote VDC adoption. The role requires reading drawings, coordinating MEP and fire protection, managing clash resolution, and developing BIM execution plans.

You will work from our headquarters with potential relocation to the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an AEC field or BIM concentration.
• Minimum 2 years leading BIM coordination on Federal projects preferred.
• Proficient reading of construction drawings and schedules.
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with VDC programs and BIM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams executing a Virtual Building program.
• Develop BIM Execution Plans.
• Evaluate Design Intent models for constructability.
• Create virtual simulations to improve site logistics and safety.
• Lead collaborative meetings with trade partners and designers.
• Produce clash reports and action items for BIM stakeholders.
• Generate RFIs from the Virtual Build process.
• Test new software and advise on project-specific use.

Skills

BIM coordination

Reading drawings

Cross-discipline teamwork

Multi-tasking

Curiosity/innovation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in AEC-related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks Manage

SharePoint

Autodesk Forma

Desktop Connector

BIM Collaborate

Revizto

Synchro/Fuzor

Job description

Position Type

Full‑Time/Regular

Please note:

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting‑Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Whiting‑Turner is looking for a self‑motivated, collaborative, and confident individual with a minimum of 2 years of experience leading multi‑discipline BIM coordination efforts for either a Subcontractor or General Contractor. Work experience in the Federal sector is strongly preferred. The individual will be trained in our Headquarters office with the intention of future relocation to the Pacific Northwest Region.

Job Title: Assistant VDC Manager

Category: Construction Operations

Job Location: Seattle, Washington

Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular

Job Description:

This individual will lead various project teams in the execution of a Virtual Building program. They will also be tasked with leveraging BIM and other emerging technologies to promote VDC adoption within Whiting‑Turner’s Federal portfolio.

Qualified Candidates should:

• Be proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and interpreting construction schedules.
• Have an intermediate knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
• Be adept in coordination management software used to aggregate BIMs and run conflict detection.
• Thrive in a team environment contributing to both large projects and producing independent work.
• Have an innately curious, forward‑thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
• Be able to multi‑task and work concurrently on multiple projects.

Typical Daily tasks include:

• Reviewing RFPs and specifications for BIM requirements.
• Developing BIM Execution Plans.
• Evaluating Design Intent models for constructability and accuracy.
• Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, and scheduling.
• Developing BIM scope language for BIM participating trade partners.
• Leading collaborative meetings with trade partners and designers to resolve above ceiling conflicts using virtual models.
• Producing clash reports and action items for distribution to all BIM stakeholders.
• Assisting with Virtual mock‑ups and gap modeling specific systems.
• Generating and tracking RFIs resulting from the Virtual Build Process.
• Developing composite shop drawing submittals.
• Testing new software programs and technologies and making recommendations on use for project‑specific needs.

Software Proficiency:

• Excellent General Computing Skills
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including but not limited to:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks Manage
• Experience with cloud‑based common data environments such as Sharepoint and Autodesk Forma and Desktop Connector
• Knowledge of BIM issue tracking software such as BIM Collaborate and Revizto.
• Experience with 4D Scheduling Tools (Synchro, Fuzor or similar)

Required Skills

Other required skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with cross‑discipline teams
• Skilled at problem solving

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or associate degrees in a VDC/BIM technical concentration.
• 2 or more years of relevant work experience in the AEC industry in a BIM Management role or other relevant field experience on Federal construction projects.