VDC Project Manager (Los Angeles)

Turner Construction Company•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The VDC Project Manager oversees day-to-day Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes in alignment with construction schedules for projects of varying scope and complexity. The role ensures Turner Digital Build standard processes meet project requirements and leads, communicates with, and guides the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team, providing best practices, tools, and knowledge for strategic modeling implementation. The position works with VDC leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to plan and implement BIM processes, coordinate project activities, support constructability and quality reviews, manage VDC-related changes, and keep project management informed of progress, budgets, and staffing needs. It also promotes and enforces safety protocols and advises on VDC contract requirements, including model use and data confidentiality and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in VDC or related technology, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
At least 6 years of related experience or experience in a related role, unless equivalent education, training, and experience applies.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Thorough knowledge of VDC tools and applications in construction, cost, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles.
Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications related to VDC.
Professional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage in collaborative professional and technical dialogue with stakeholders.
Advanced presentation skills for communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
Effective conflict-management skills and ability to communicate business objectives professionally while maintaining equitable solutions.
Relationship-building skills and ability to lead and influence people who are not direct reports.
Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate challenges, risks, and opportunities.
Complex decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess analytical data and make informed decisions.
Ability to manage to a budget.
Advanced project-management expertise, including developing, communicating, and implementing processes.
Ability to review and assess work, provide feedback, and prioritize responsibilities for self and others who are not direct reports.
Proficiency with computer applications, the Microsoft Office suite, collaboration tools, and multiple BIM-based applications, with working knowledge of tools such as Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD, and similar BIM authoring or management tools.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent sitting and computer use, regular mobility, occasional travel, and lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work at construction sites and comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is desired.
Attain and maintain continuing education credits for the CM-BIM designation; preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee BIM field operations and engineering processes and procedures for one or more projects, in collaboration with project and VDC leadership.
Advise others on VDC objectives and compliance with Turner Digital Build standard processes.
Plan BIM tools and processes for specific jobs with the VDC management team, accounting for job constraints and challenges and ensuring appropriate VDC resource allocation.
Develop and refine the BIM implementation plan with VDC and project teams in alignment with Turner’s contract and subcontract agreements.
Provide quality control of quantity variance reports for estimating and change management.
Mentor, coach, and lead the VDC project team through project planning and launch activities.
Apply knowledge of trade disciplines to contribute to constructability reviews.
Build trusted-advisor relationships with project stakeholders and clients and communicate VDC objectives for successful BIM implementation.
Communicate BIM coordination changes and impacts to the construction schedule to the project scheduling team.
Track and review VDC-related change orders with the project team.
Keep project management informed about VDC project progress, budget, and staffing needs or changes.
Participate in VDC project review meetings and report on progress and the impact of BIM-based operations to VDC management.
Collaborate with Project Management and Quality Control teams to align with project quality requirements.
Promote Environmental Health & Safety Building L.I.F.E. principles and drive enforcement of safety protocols by VDC and project staff, trade partners, and others.
Advise on, interpret, and enforce VDC contract and subcontract agreements, especially regarding model use and data confidentiality and integrity.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.