VDC Manager

Tutor Perini Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Perini Civil-East is seeking a Concrete Superintendent for our Midtown Bus Terminal project site in Manhattan, NY. About Tutor Perini: Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation. We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects. From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager to lead digital delivery on a large, complex infrastructure project with stringent technical, coordination, and security requirements. This role is responsible for overseeing all BIM/VDC activities across the project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with owner standards, construction schedules, and asset management deliverables. The VDC Manager will manage the project VDC team, including a dedicated BIM Specialist and junior VDC engineers. While this is a leadership position, it also requires a manager who is comfortable remaining closely engaged with the technical work, particularly on complex, high‑risk, or time‑sensitive efforts. This position is well suited for a professional with experience delivering complex, high‑security or operationally sensitive projects, who values both strong execution and long‑term program development.

Requirements

5+ years of experience on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects.
3+ years of experience leading BIM/VDC workflows for design and construction.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic oversight with appropriate technical engagement.
Strong understanding of BIM methodologies, coordination workflows, and Level of Development (LOD) standards.
Proficiency with industry‑standard tools such as Autodesk Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Synchro 4D, and common data environments.
Experience working in environments with strict documentation, quality control, and security requirements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience on high‑security, mission‑critical, or operationally sensitive projects, such as transportation facilities, aviation, utilities, government, or other controlled infrastructure.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or supporting structured development programs.
Familiarity with asset management integration and digital handover requirements.
Background in civil infrastructure, transportation, or heavy construction.

Responsibilities

Lead all Virtual Design & Construction activities in accordance with project‑specific BIM/VDC requirements, standards, and execution plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for BIM/VDC coordination with the Owner and key project stakeholders.
Develop, maintain, and enforce the BIM Execution Plan (BEP), ensuring consistent application across all disciplines and partners.
Oversee the development and coordination of discipline models, federated models, and construction models throughout all phases of the project.
Maintain a working familiarity with active models, coordination issues, and digital workflows to ensure quality and continuity.
Provide direct technical support or contribution when project complexity, schedule demands, or risk warrant closer involvement.
Support model federation, coordination reviews, and resolution of complex or escalated issues.
Guide refinement of BIM/VDC workflows, standards, and deliverables to meet project and owner expectations.
Lead 3D coordination and clash detection processes across all disciplines and trade partners.
Facilitate regular coordination meetings and ensure timely issue resolution.
Oversee 4D and 5D modeling efforts supporting construction sequencing, logistics planning, progress tracking, and reporting.
Ensure digital models accurately reflect construction means, methods, and verified field conditions.
Manage monthly and milestone BIM/VDC deliverables, including progress models, federated coordination models, and construction simulations.
Ensure appropriate quality control is applied to all BIM/VDC deliverables prior to submission.
Oversee development of accurate as‑built / as‑constructed models suitable for owner turnover and asset management integration.
Coordinate validation activities, including integration of survey and laser scan data where required.
Manage and mentor a dedicated BIM Specialist and junior VDC Engineers.
Support knowledge transfer and skill development through structured tasks, reviews, and collaboration.
Contribute to the growth and maturity of the organization’s VDC practices, standards, and internal capabilities.