Senior BIM/VDC Project Manager

Ayoroa Simmons LLC • Arlington, VA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Ayoroa Simmons is seeking a Senior BIM/VDC Project Manager to lead model-based coordination and digital delivery across complex AEC projects, while supporting client relationships, strategic pursuits, and firm growth. The ideal candidate brings technical credibility and client-facing leadership, managing BIM/VDC execution, advising project teams, and representing the firm in pursuits. This is a fully remote role with some travel expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience welcomed.
• 8+ years in BIM, VDC, construction technology, or digital project delivery, including 3+ years leading BIM/VDC on complex AEC projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting client relationships, pursuits, proposals, or presentations.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma, and similar platforms.
• Experience developing BIM Execution Plans, clash detection workflows, and model standards.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, commercial, higher education, infrastructure, or mission-critical sectors.
• Established client or industry network in the Eastern U.S. AEC market.
• Experience with 4D/5D integration, digital twins, laser scanning, reality capture, or prefabrication workflows.
• Familiarity with Power BI, automation, scripting, or model-based analytics.
• Experience with project scheduling (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project).
• Professional certifications: CM-BIM, PMP, DBIA, LEED AP, or Autodesk certification.

Responsibilities

• Align BIM/VDC scope, schedule, budget, and staffing with overall project goals.
• Lead BIM/VDC execution from pursuit and preconstruction through construction and closeout, including BIM Execution Plans, model coordination strategies, and deliverable schedules.
• Serve as primary BIM/VDC point of contact for owners, design teams, contractors, trade partners, and internal staff.
• Establish QA/QC protocols for models, documentation, and coordination milestones; identify risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support and guide Project Leads in running multidisciplinary coordination meetings, clash detection workflows, constructability reviews, and issue resolution, staying actively engaged while empowering Project Leads to own day-to-day meeting leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, design partners, and industry stakeholders; identify opportunities for new work, expanded services, and follow-on assignments.
• Support go/no-go decisions, capture planning, proposal development, and win strategy for BIM/VDC-related opportunities.
• Participate in client meetings, shortlist presentations, and pursuit strategy sessions; contribute technical content and value propositions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating client goals into BIM/VDC scopes, work plans, and deliverables.
• Manage assigned consultants and trade partners, including coordination of their scope, project invoicing, and billing.
• Represent Ayoroa Simmons at industry events and conferences; partner with principals and marketing to align VDC capabilities with firm growth.
• Develop and maintain BIM/VDC standards, templates, workflows, and best practices across projects and offices.
• Evaluate and select BIM/VDC software, including Autodesk, Bluebeam, and comparable platforms, to advance leading industry workflows and production.
• Drive innovation in Revit and coordination workflows, extending the firm's established leadership in scanning and reality capture; implement automation, dashboards, and emerging technologies (4D scheduling, digital twins, reality capture, prefabrication).
• Train and mentor project teams on coordination processes, tools, and digital delivery expectations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop BIM/VDC coordinators, specialists, and modelers.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers, discipline leads, and field teams.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment; promote knowledge sharing across projects and markets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO (120 hours), pro-rated in year one
• Paid holidays
• Professional development, certification support, and conference participation
• Mentorship, leadership development, and clear career advancement pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior