Virtual Construction Manager

Jobtailor; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DAVIS is seeking a highly experienced BIM/VDC leader to drive strategy and coordination across multiple commercial construction projects in the Rockville, MD area. You will bridge executive project management with BIM execution, ensuring digital workflows align with schedule, cost, risk, and field execution.

You will provide technical leadership, guide tool selection and workflows, and mentor junior staff while promoting collaboration with trade partners and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years in Virtual Construction / BIM / VDC within a commercial construction environment at a General Contractor or large trade partner.
• Strong technical background across BIM and Reality Capture technologies and software platforms.
• Advanced knowledge collaborating across VDC, Field Services, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Proven experience managing people, BIM trade coordination workflows, and deliverables on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, managerial, and coordination aspects of BIM/VC across multiple projects.
• Bridge executive project management, BIM strategy, and construction delivery to support schedule, cost, risk, and field execution.
• Lead high-level BIM trade coordination from planning through completion, including coordination meetings and clash tracking.
• Align coordination solutions with master schedule, look-ahead planning, and field execution strategies.
• Oversight of BIM/VC budgets, including development of VC project estimates and financial updates.

Skills

BIM Strategy Development

Virtual Construction Management

Clash Detection & Tracking

BIM Execution Plans

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or related field

Tools

BIM Software Platforms

VDC Tools

Coordination Software

Project Management Software

Model Calibration Tools

Job description

• Leads the strategic, managerial, and coordination aspects of BIM and Virtual Construction (VC) across multiple projects
• Bridges executive project management, BIM strategy, and construction delivery, ensuring digital workflows directly support schedule, cost, risk mitigation, and field execution
• Proactively leads high-level BIM trade coordination from planning through completion, including facilitation of coordination meetings, clash detection and tracking, integration of shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs, and maintenance of coordination logs and reports
• Ensures coordination solutions are practical and constructable by aligning decisions with master schedule, look-ahead planning, procurement timelines, and field execution strategies
• Establishes, enforces, and communicates company BIM Execution Plans, modeling standards, LOD requirements, and data workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality Virtual Construction deliverables across projects
• Oversees development and quality control of advanced Virtual Construction deliverables, including coordination findings, site logistics, and RFP visualizations, ensuring alignment with client goals, company standards, and project-specific requirements
• Provides technical leadership across multiple projects, guiding complex coordination challenges and promoting effective use of BIM/VDC tools, workflows, and model-based analysis
• Evaluates, selects, and supports adoption of BIM/VDC hardware, software, and platforms, and establishes departmental practices for model calibration, updates, and field implementation
• Assists with oversight of Virtual Construction budgets, including development and management of VC project estimates, tracking changes, and providing regular financial updates to project teams
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with trade partners and project teams, sets coordination expectations, and supports development and execution of Virtual Construction schedules
• Manages and mentors junior staff, conducts performance reviews, leads training on advanced tools and methodologies, and supports continuous improvement of workflows
• Promotes cross-department collaboration and represents DAVIS at industry events and external presentations, contributing to business planning, budgeting, and positioning the company as a leader in Virtual Construction innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or related field, or equivalent years of experience
• A minimum of six (6) years in Virtual Construction / BIM / VDC within a commercial construction environment at a General Contractor or large trade partner
• Operations experience preferred
• Strong technical background across BIM and Reality Capture technologies and software platforms
• Advanced knowledge and experience collaborating across VDC, Field Services, Quality, and Safety teams
• Proven experience managing people, BIM trade coordination workflows, and deliverables on complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish and enforce standards and QA/QC processes
• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to guide tool selection and workflow decisions
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Ability to connect technical data to business decisions
• Strong emphasis on reduced RFIs, on-time BIM delivery, improved schedules, less rework and strong adoption of BIM by field teams
• Demonstrated ability to oversee model-based coordination milestones to field activities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in BIM and Virtual Construction leadership, ensuring high-quality deliverables through effective coordination, technical guidance, and adherence to established standards. Capable of managing complex projects while fostering collaboration and mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BIM Strategy Development
• Virtual Construction Management
• Clash Detection and Tracking
• BIM Execution Plans
• Team Leadership and Mentoring

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• BIM
• Virtual Construction
• Reality Capture Technologies
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Construction Means and Methods
• Project Management
• Model-Based Coordination
• Budget Management
• Workflow Optimization
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Construction
• General Contractor
• Trade Coordination
• Construction Management
• Field Execution

Tools & Technologies

• BIM Software Platforms
• VDC Tools
• Coordination Software
• Project Management Software
• Model Calibration Tools