VDC Project Manager-Tampa

Turner Construction Company•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The VDC Project Manager oversees daily Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes in alignment with construction project schedules across projects of varying scope and complexity. The role ensures Turner Digital Build standard processes align with project requirements and leads, communicates with, and guides the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team in the strategic implementation of modeling. The position collaborates with project and VDC leadership, project teams, clients, and trade partners to plan and manage BIM implementation, resources, quality, schedules, budgets, and staffing. The role also promotes safety and compliance with VDC contract and subcontract requirements. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in VDC or a related technology, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field, and at least six years of related experience or experience in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience. An advanced degree is desired. The employee regularly works at construction sites and may occasionally work in offices or off-site venues. The role involves frequent computer use, regular mobility, occasional short- and long-distance travel, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

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.
Minimum of 6 years of related experience or experience in a related role, unless met through equivalent education, training, and experience.
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 and ability to engage in collaborative professional and technical dialogue with stakeholders.
Advanced presentation skills to communicate 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 ability to assess analytical data to make informed decisions.
Ability to manage to a budget.
Advanced project management expertise, including ability to develop, communicate, and implement 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, Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and multiple BIM-based applications, including Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD, or similar BIM authoring and management tools.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting and computer use, regular mobility, and lifting or moving 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

Advanced degree.
Attain and maintain continuing education credits for the CM-BIM designation.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage BIM field operations and engineering processes and procedures for projects of varying scopes and complexity, in collaboration with project and VDC leadership.
Advise others on compliance with VDC objectives and alignment with Turner Digital Build standard processes.
Plan BIM tools and processes for specific jobs with the VDC management team, taking job constraints and challenges into account, and ensure proper VDC resource allocation.
Collaborate with VDC and project teams to develop and refine BIM implementation plans aligned 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, applying construction knowledge.
Contribute to constructability reviews using in-depth knowledge of trade disciplines.
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 progress and impacts of BIM-based operations to VDC management.
Collaborate with Project Management and Quality Control teams to align with project quality requirements.
Promote integration of 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 requirements related to model use and data confidentiality and integrity.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.