Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction Manager

Heartland Community College•St. Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Murphy Company is hiring a Mechanical & Plumbing Virtual Construction Manager for their Virtual Construction Operations team in St. Louis, MO. This role leads virtual construction (VC) efforts for mechanical sheet metal, piping, and plumbing systems from preconstruction through project completion. The VCM bridges Advanced Construction Planner (ACP) efforts and fabrication by leveraging VC, coordination, and constructability expertise to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support successful project delivery. The VCM collaborates closely with the ACP, designers/detailers, trade partners, and field teams to ensure coordinated, accurate, and buildable models that align with project goals, schedules, and budgets.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in mechanical and/or plumbing VC
Strong understanding of mechanical sheet metal, piping, and plumbing systems, installation methods, and construction sequencing
Proficiency with VC software Revit, Revizto, ProCore, and coordination platforms
Experience leading trade coordination and clash detection processes
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanical prefabrication and modular construction
Familiarity with field layout tools (RTS/Trimble) and model-based construction workflows
Experience working with large, complex piping, ductwork, and plumbing models
Familiarity with CPM scheduling, estimating, or construction analytics
Ability to work with both salaried and union staff members working both in office, onsite, and remote locations.

Responsibilities

Lead VC execution for mechanical sheet metal, piping, and plumbing scopes across assigned projects
Coordinate production output of the VC team against budgets by utilizing company discipline leads
Oversee coordination efforts across trades and quality control for mechanical and plumbing systems
Ensure models reflect fabrication requirements, and installation means and methods
Work with discipline leads, ensuring labor tracking and extra work authorizations are being presented in a timely manner
Work with the in-house Technology Lead to facilitate multi-trade coordination meetings and clash detection workflows
Identify, track, and resolve clashes and constructability issues proactively
Collaborate with ACP, design teams, and trade partners, as needed, to resolve conflicts efficiently
Support preconstruction efforts, including constructability reviews, phasing plans, and logistics modeling
Provide VC input for estimating, scheduling, and risk mitigation
Support field teams with model-based layout, installation drawings, and visualization tools
Coordinate models for prefabrication and modular construction efforts
Maintain alignment between models, shop drawings, and as-built conditions
Champion VC's best SOP’s, guidelines, and workflows
Assist in the evaluation of new software.
Mentor and support VC team members and detailers