VDC Project Manager (New Jersey) NJBU 2026

Turner Construction Company•Bridgewater, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee daily management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes aligned with construction project schedules for projects of various scopes and complexity. Understand project objectives and coordinate activities, ensuring Turner Digital Build standard processes align with project requirements. Lead, communicate with, and guide the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team, providing best practices, tools, and knowledge for strategic implementation of modeling. The role oversees BIM field operations and engineering processes in collaboration with project and VDC leadership; plans and refines project BIM implementation; supports constructability reviews, change management, quality control, budgeting, staffing, and schedule coordination; and communicates with project stakeholders and clients. The manager also helps ensure contract and subcontract compliance, data confidentiality and integrity, and enforcement of safety protocols. The position is salaried exempt and based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with regular work at construction sites and occasional work at office locations or off-site venues. The employee may travel short or long distances. The estimated annual salary range is $139,000–$178,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in VDC or related technology, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with at least 6 years of related experience or experience in a related role; equivalent education, training, and experience may qualify.
Able 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 stakeholders in collaborative professional and technical dialogue.
Advanced presentation skills to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Effective conflict-management skills and ability to communicate business objectives professionally to maintain 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 assessing analytical data to 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, Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and multiple BIM-based applications.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree desired.
Continuing education credits for the CM-BIM designation are preferred.
Working knowledge of BIM applications such as Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), AutoCAD, or similar BIM authoring and management tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee BIM field operations and engineering processes and procedures for one or more projects of varying scope and complexity, in collaboration with project and VDC leadership.
Advise others on VDC objectives and compliance with Turner Digital Build standard processes.
Plan BIM tools, processes, and VDC resource allocation for specific jobs in collaboration with VDC management.
Develop and refine BIM implementation plans with VDC and project teams, aligning them 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 stakeholders and clients and communicate VDC objectives for successful BIM implementation.
Communicate BIM coordination changes and construction schedule impacts 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 the impact of BIM-based operations to VDC management.
Collaborate with Project Management and Quality Control to align with project quality requirements.
Promote Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) 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, particularly regarding model use and data confidentiality and integrity.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.