VDC Project Manager

Turner Construction Company•Augusta, GA

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 to ensure 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 position oversees BIM field operations and engineering processes in collaboration with project and VDC leadership, helps plan BIM tools and processes for individual jobs, and ensures appropriate resource allocation. The VDC Project Manager works with VDC and project teams to develop and refine BIM implementation plans, contributes to constructability reviews, monitors project progress, budget, staffing, schedule impacts, and VDC-related change orders, and supports project quality and safety requirements. The role also advises on VDC contract and subcontract requirements, particularly 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.
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 construction VDC tools and applications, including 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 to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Effective conflict management skills and the ability to communicate business objectives professionally while maintaining equitable solutions.
Relationship-building and leadership skills to 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 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent sitting and computer use, regular mobility, occasional travel, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in compliance 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, and similar BIM authoring and management tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage BIM field operations and engineering processes and procedures for one or more projects of varying scope and complexity, collaborating with project and VDC leadership.
Advise others on compliance with VDC objectives and alignment with Turner Digital Build standard processes.
Collaborate with the VDC management team to plan job-specific BIM tools and processes and ensure proper VDC resource allocation.
Work 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 project launch activities.
Use construction and trade-discipline knowledge 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 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 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 concerning model use and data confidentiality and integrity.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.