Senior Manager - Virtual Construction - Falls Church, VA

Upgrade Resources; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Premium health care coverage including

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and time off

Additional voluntary benefits and lea­

Professional organization support

Job summary

Upgrade Resources in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Senior Manager of Virtual Construction to lead BIM coordination, 4D sequencing, and model-based quality control for nationwide projects. You will manage a team of associates and managers, allocate budget, and implement BIM Execution Plans that govern coordination and scheduling.

Based at the HQ, you will partner with design teams, trade partners, and operations to resolve conflicts before field execution, build SOPs, and advocate for innovative

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of dedicated virtual design and construction experience.
• Experience leading and developing others, including mentoring managers.
• Experience allocating staffing and managing budgets across multiple projects.
• Proven track record implementing virtual construction strategies on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the virtual construction practice.
• Lead BIM coordination, clash detection, 4D sequencing, and quality control.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and BIM Execution Plans.
• Manage multiple projects, determine schedule, staffing, and budget.
• Lead a team of Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers; develop leadership.
• Build bench strength through recruiting and knowledge sharing.
• Own coordination outcomes on complex projects; align with design teams and trade partners.
• Develop 4D simulations; analyze schedules for optimization and risk.
• Establish QC procedures, model audit cadence, and quality benchmarks.
• Evaluate and implement emerging tools and workflows; scale successful ones.
• Partner with Operations and Preconstruction to align VDC scope with pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Autodesk Forma

Synchro Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager - Virtual Construction - Falls Church, VA
Location: Falls Church, VA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $120,000 - $165,000 Annually

Company Introduction

This position is with one of the ten largest general contractors in the nation, a privately held firm headquartered in the Washington, DC area with 16 offices coast to coast and more than 3,300 team members. For nearly 90 years the company has delivered complex core and shell construction, renovations, and interior fit-outs across healthcare, mission critical, life science, government, hospitality, and corporate markets, and has more than doubled in size over the past two years on the strength of repeat clients and a national project footprint.

The company invests heavily in innovation, research and development, and construction technology, and is consistently recognized as a top place to work in the industry. Team members are given real ownership of their projects, clear paths to advancement, and a culture built on trust with clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. This is a growing team where your skills matter and your future is built to last.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Virtual Construction leads multiple functions within the Virtual Construction department, including BIM coordination and clash detection, 4D sequencing and animation, and model-based quality control. The role leads a team that includes Managers who own their own functions, allocates time, people, and budget across concurrent projects, implements the SOPs and BIM Execution Plans that govern coordination, sequencing, and quality on every project, and partners directly with clients, designers, engineers, trade partners, and Operations to resolve conflicts before they reach the field.

This is a leadership seat with real reach: turning virtual construction from a project service into a competitive advantage that shapes how teams plan, coordinate, and execute. The role is based at company headquarters and works alongside a growing team of Virtual Construction professionals supporting projects nationwide.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the virtual construction practice, aligned with company goals and industry best practices.
• Lead the integration of virtual construction methodologies into project delivery across BIM coordination, clash detection, 4D sequencing and animation, and quality control.
• Develop and enforce department-wide SOPs and BIM Execution Plans governing coordination, sequencing, and animation workflows.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, determining schedule, staffing, and budget for VDC scope on each, and prioritize allocation of time, resources, and budget across projects and functions.
• Lead a team of Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers; develop current and future Managers and recommend succession planning and org structure.
• Build bench strength through recruiting, onboarding, and knowledge sharing across the department.
• Own coordination outcomes on the most complex and highest-risk projects in the portfolio; direct model integration strategy across design teams, trade partners, and specialty contractors.
• Develop 4D construction sequencing simulations, analyze schedules for optimization and risk mitigation, and support site logistics and phasing studies.
• Establish quality control procedures, model audit cadence, and quality benchmarks for all virtual construction deliverables.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging tools and workflows; build the business case for adoption and scale what proves out.
• Partner with Operations and Preconstruction to align VDC scope with project requirements and pursuit timelines.
• Present virtual construction capabilities in interviews, owner meetings, and industry events, and represent the company in professional organizations.

Required Background

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; additional applicable experience accepted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of8 years of dedicated virtual design and construction experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing others, including managing or mentoring team leads who own their own functions
• Experience allocating staffing and managing budget across multiple concurrent projects
• Proven track record of successfully implementing virtual construction strategies on complex projects, including large-scale or technically complex work such as data centers, healthcare, aviation, or advanced manufacturing
• Experience developing and enforcing BIM Execution Plans and department-level standards
• Deep, current working knowledge of BIM tools and VDC processes, maintained through active practice rather than oversight alone
• Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, Autodesk Forma, Synchro Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in understanding construction documents, shop drawings, and other design communication tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead external stakeholders through complex coordination decisions

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Premium health care coverage including vision and dental
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and time off
• Additional voluntary benefits and leave types
• Company support for active participation in professional organizations
• Path for advancement into Director-level and department leadership roles