VDC Manager

Tutor Perini Corporation•Framingham, MA

3d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Manager for its New Rochelle, New York corporate office. The VDC Manager will lead digital delivery on a large, complex infrastructure project with stringent technical, coordination, and security requirements, overseeing BIM/VDC activities throughout the project lifecycle and ensuring compliance with owner standards, construction schedules, and asset management deliverables. The manager will lead a project VDC team that includes a dedicated BIM Specialist and junior VDC engineers, while staying closely engaged in technical work when project complexity, risk, or schedule demands require it. The role includes leading BIM/VDC coordination with the Owner and project stakeholders; developing and enforcing the BIM Execution Plan; overseeing discipline, federated, and construction models; managing coordination, clash detection, and 4D/5D modeling; and ensuring quality-controlled project deliverables. During construction and turnover, the manager oversees progress and coordination models, simulations, as-built/as-constructed models, and validation activities, including survey and laser scan data integration where required. The position also mentors team members and contributes to the development of organizational VDC practices and capabilities. The expected salary range is $140,000–$180,000, depending on experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Staffing agency candidates will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects.
At least 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 in environments with strict documentation, quality control, and security requirements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience mentoring junior engineers or supporting structured development programs.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead project 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 across disciplines and partners.
Oversee development and coordination of discipline, federated, and construction models throughout the project.
Maintain working familiarity with active models, coordination issues, and digital workflows; provide direct technical support when complexity, schedule, or risk warrants it.
Support model federation, coordination reviews, and resolution of complex or escalated issues.
Refine BIM/VDC workflows, standards, and deliverables to meet project and owner expectations.
Lead 3D coordination and clash detection across disciplines and trade partners; facilitate coordination meetings and timely issue resolution.
Oversee 4D and 5D modeling for 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 quality control of BIM/VDC deliverables before submission.
Oversee accurate as-built/as-constructed models for owner turnover and asset management integration.
Coordinate validation, including integration of survey and laser scan data where required.
Manage and mentor a dedicated BIM Specialist and junior VDC Engineers, supporting knowledge transfer and skill development.
Contribute to the growth and maturity of the organization's VDC practices, standards, and internal capabilities.