Senior Principal - VDC/BIM

Harris & Co Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in New York is seeking a Senior Principal Digital Construction & BIM Consultant to build out a Digital Construction Advisory offering within its Capital Project Advisory practice. You will serve as a senior technical authority across BIM execution, Digital Twin, and digital delivery strategies for major capital projects.

You will lead independent BIM audits, provide expert witness services, mentor staff, and drive client relationships at the executive level, including proposals and

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive BIM, Digital Engineering, or Digital Construction experience.
• PE, RA, or equivalent professional registration preferred.
• Deep expertise across BIM execution planning, ISO 19650, clash detection/coordination, 4D/5D, reality capture, and Digital Twin strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical authority on BIM execution and digital construction strategy for complex capital projects.
• Lead independent BIM model audits, coordination reviews, and Digital Value Assurance assessments for owners, lenders, and insurers.
• Act as executive sponsor on strategic client accounts and grow the Digital Construction Advisory book of business.
• Provide expert witness services on digital delivery disputes (model quality investigations, coordination failure claims, deposition, arbitration).
• Advise clients on AI-enabled digital engineering workflows, including model review automation and predictive risk analytics.
• Mentor BIM professionals, support recruitment and succession planning, and lead proposals and industry conference representation.

Skills

BIM

Digital Twin

Leadership

Client relationships

Tools

ISO 19650

4D/5D scheduling tools

Job description

Senior Principal Digital Construction & BIM Consultant (Confidential — Multiple Locations)

A leading international engineering consulting and advisory firm is hiring a Senior Principal Digital Construction & BIM Consultant to help build out a Digital Construction Advisory offering within its Capital Project Advisory practice.

This is a senior leadership role for a BIM/Digital Engineering authority who combines deep technical credibility with proven business development ability. You'll advise owners, developers, contractors, insurers, lenders, and legal teams on BIM, Digital Twin, and digital construction strategy across major capital projects exceeding $250M.

What the role involves:

• Serving as a senior technical authority on BIM execution, digital construction strategy, and Digital Twin implementation for complex capital projects
• Leading independent BIM model audits, coordination reviews, and Digital Value Assurance assessments for owners, lenders, and insurers
• Acting as executive sponsor on strategic client accounts, growing a Digital Construction Advisory book of business
• Providing expert witness services on digital delivery disputes (model quality investigations, coordination failure claims, depositions, arbitration, testimony)
• Advising clients on AI-enabled digital engineering workflows, including model review automation and predictive risk analytics
• Mentoring BIM professionals and consultants, supporting recruitment and succession planning
• Leading proposals and representing the firm at industry conferences

What they're looking for:

• 20+ years of progressive BIM, Digital Engineering, or Digital Construction experience
• PE, RA, or equivalent professional registration preferred
• Background with a nationally recognized engineering consulting or advisory firm preferred
• Deep expertise across BIM execution planning, ISO 19650, clash detection/coordination, 4D/5D, reality capture, and Digital Twin strategy
• Multi-sector experience spanning data centers, healthcare, aviation, transportation, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
• Track record of growing a consulting practice through existing relationships and new business, ideally with P&L responsibility
• Expert witness experience, including reports, depositions, and testimony on BIM quality and coordination disputes