Senior Virtual Construction Engineer | BIM / VDC

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

ESOP

Annual bonus

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Mentorship

Complex projects exposure

VDC tech advancement

Job summary

DAVIS Construction in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Virtual Construction Engineer to lead BIM/VDC coordination on complex commercial projects. You will develop federated models, run Navisworks clash detection, and lead coordination meetings with project teams and trade partners.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years in VDC/BIM, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and reality capture workflows. Initial onboarding is in person with potential for one remote day per week depending on

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on VDC/BIM in GC or large MEP trades
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in AEC fields
• Advanced Navisworks clash detection and coordination
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience leading coordination on active construction projects
• Experience with reality capture and point-cloud workflows
• Excellent communication with project teams and trades

Responsibilities

• Independently lead BIM/VDC trade coordination on complex commercial projects
• Develop and manage federated models
• Perform Navisworks clash detection and drive resolutions
• Lead BIM coordination meetings with teams and partners
• Coordinate MEP, structural, architectural systems
• Integrate shop drawings, RFI, submittals into workflows
• Develop trade drawings, overlay studies, site logistics plans and VDC deliverables
• Support site logistics planning, constructability analysis, sequencing
• Mentor junior VDC staff and advance workflows

Skills

VDC/BIM experience

BIM coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (A/CE/CM/Surveying)

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Revizto

Reality capture

Job description

Our client, DAVIS Construction, is seeking an experienced Senior Virtual Construction Engineer to join its growing Virtual Construction team in Rockville, MD.

With several large, complex projects preparing to launch, the team is looking for a hands‑on VDC professional who can independently lead BIM coordination efforts, partner closely with project teams and trade partners, and translate model‑based coordination into practical, constructable solutions in the field.

This opportunity could be a strong next step for an experienced VDC Engineer, BIM Engineer, BIM Coordinator, VDC Specialist, Senior BIM Coordinator, or BIM/VDC Lead ready to take greater ownership of complex commercial construction projects.

Location

• Rockville, MD / Washington DC-Baltimore Area
• Initial onboarding period is primarily in person
• After approximately 30-60 days, there may be flexibility for 1 remote day per week, potentially 2, depending on project and team needs
• Local project/jobsite presence throughout the DMV region

What You'll Do

• Independently lead BIM/VDC trade coordination on complex commercial construction projects
• Develop and manage federated models
• Perform advanced Navisworks clash detection, track issues, and drive clashes through resolution
• Lead BIM coordination meetings with project teams, architects, engineers, and trade partners
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and other building systems
• Integrate shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and design changes into coordination workflows
• Develop trade composite drawings, overlay studies, site logistics plans, and other advanced VDC deliverables
• Support site logistics planning, constructability analysis, and construction sequencing
• Process and incorporate reality capture / point‑cloud data
• Establish QA/QC procedures to ensure model accuracy and coordination completeness
• Align VDC milestones and deliverables with project schedules and field execution
• Troubleshoot difficult coordination issues and develop practical, constructable solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior VDC staff
• Help advance technology, automation, and innovative workflows across DAVIS

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands‑on VDC/BIM experience, ideally within a commercial general contractor or large mechanical/electrical trade partner
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent experience
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Navisworks, including hands‑on clash detection and coordination
• Strong experience with Revit and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage federated models and resolve coordination issues
• Experience leading coordination efforts on active construction projects
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction documents, assemblies, phasing, and trade coordination
• Experience reviewing and incorporating shop drawings and submittals
• Experience with reality capture and point‑cloud workflows
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project demands independently
• Strong communication skills with project teams, field leadership, designers, and trade partners

Especially Interested In Experience With

• Navisworks Manage
• Clash Detection
• Federated Models
• BIM / VDC
• MEP Coordination
• Trade Coordination
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Revizto
• Reality Capture
• Point Clouds / Laser Scanning
• Site Logistics Planning
• BIM Execution Plans
• Construction Sequencing
• Shop Drawing Coordination
• 3D / 4D Visualization

Ideal Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in candidates coming from:

• Commercial general contractors
• Mission Critical / Data Center construction
• Healthcare construction
• Complex commercial or institutional construction
• Mechanical contractors
• Electrical contractors
• MEP trade partners

Experience with sophisticated GC or trade‑partner VDC teams, including firms such as DPR, HITT, Clark, Turner, Whiting‑Turner, Holder, Hensel Phelps, Southland Industries, M.C. Dean, Rosendin, or similar organizations, may translate particularly well to this opportunity.

Why DAVIS Construction

DAVIS is the largest general contractor solely serving the Mid‑Atlantic and a 100% employee‑owned company. DAVIS offers a strong total rewards package, including:

• 100% employer‑paid healthcare premiums for employees and families
• Company‑funded ESOP
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and mentorship
• Exposure to complex, high‑profile construction projects
• Opportunity to help advance DAVIS's Virtual Construction technology and workflows

Salary Range

$88,000 - $105,000 base salary

The team has indicated a willingness to remain flexible when considering candidates with particularly strong VDC experience, project complexity, and technical leadership capabilities.