Senior Manager – Virtual Construction

Jobtailor

Falls Church (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior VDC Lead in Falls Church, VA to drive virtual design and construction initiatives across multiple projects. You will coordinate BIM processes, implement SOPs, and lead a team of managers and associates to ensure high-quality, on-schedule delivery.

The role requires deep BIM tool knowledge and a track record of leading cross-disciplinary coordination efforts, with strong communication and mentoring skills to guide staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

8–10 years of dedicated virtual design and construction experience.
Experience leading and developing others, including managing or mentoring team leads.
Experience allocating staffing and managing budgets across multiple concurrent projects.
Proven success implementing virtual construction strategies on complex projects.
Deep working knowledge of BIM tools and VDC processes.
Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, Autodesk Forma, Synchro Pro, Adobe CC, Bluebeam, MS Office.

Responsibilities

Lead BIM coordination, clash detection, 4D sequencing, and model-based quality control.
Integrate virtual construction methodologies into project delivery to create a competitive advantage.
Lead managers and allocate time, people, and budgets across concurrent projects.
Develop BIM Execution Plans and SOPs for the department.
Create federated coordination models and clash resolution across disciplines.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Learning Agility

Education

4-year degree in a relevant field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Autodesk Forma

Synchro Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

NVIDIA Omniverse

CM Builder

Job description

Lead multiple Virtual Construction functions, including BIM coordination and clash detection, 4D sequencing and animation, and model-based quality control
Integrate virtual construction methodologies into project delivery and turn virtual construction into a competitive advantage
Lead Managers and allocate time, people, and budget across concurrent projects
Implement department-wide SOPs and BIM Execution Plans
Develop federated coordination models and clash resolution strategies across architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty contractor disciplines
Produce 4D construction sequencing simulations and logistics animations tied to project schedules
Analyze schedules to identify optimization opportunities, constructability risks, and mitigation strategies
Establish quality control procedures, conduct model audits, and verify compliance with project requirements
Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging tools, workflows, and industry best practices
Manage department workload, staffing plans, project budgets, and resource allocation
Mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers
Lead stakeholder meetings and communicate with clients, architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors, and HITT project teams
Partner with HITT Operations and Preconstruction to align VDC scope with project requirements and pursuit timelines
Present virtual construction capabilities in interviews, owner meetings, and industry events
Represent HITT through participation in relevant professional organizations

Requirements

8–10 years of dedicated virtual design and construction experience
Experience leading and developing others, including managing or mentoring team leads
Experience allocating staffing and managing budgets across multiple concurrent projects
Proven success implementing virtual construction strategies on complex projects
Deep, current working knowledge of BIM tools and VDC processes
Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, Autodesk Forma, Synchro Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Proficiency understanding construction documents, shop drawings, and other design communication tools
Experience developing and enforcing BIM Execution Plans and department-level standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for leading external stakeholders through complex coordination decisions
Passion for learning and adopting new technology
A four-year degree from an accredited university in a relevant field is preferred but not required
Additional applicable work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree
Preferred: experience leading managers or team leads
Preferred: active membership and leadership in appropriate professional organizations
Preferred: experience with advanced AI-driven VDC workflows and automation tools
Preferred: programming/scripting skills in Python or Dynamo
Preferred: CM Builder (CadMakers) or equivalent experience for 4D scheduling and visualization
Preferred: familiarity with reality capture and scan-to-model verification workflows
Preferred: experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, Digital Twin development, or similar platforms
Preferred: experience supporting large-scale or technically complex projects

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodologies, including BIM coordination, clash detection, and 4D sequencing. Proven ability to lead teams, manage project budgets, and implement quality control procedures while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

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