VDC Project Manager

Turner Construction•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The VDC Project Manager oversees the daily management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes in alignment with construction project schedules for projects of varying scope and complexity. The role coordinates project activities and ensures Turner Digital Build standard processes align with project requirements. It leads and guides the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team and supports strategic model implementation with appropriate practices, tools, and knowledge. The position manages BIM field operations and engineering processes in collaboration with project and VDC leadership. It works with project stakeholders to plan BIM tools and processes, develop implementation plans, support constructability and quality reviews, track VDC-related changes, and communicate BIM coordination impacts to scheduling and project management teams. The role also helps enforce safety protocols and interpret VDC-related contract and subcontract provisions, including those concerning 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, with at least 6 years of related experience or experience in a related role; equivalent education, training, and experience is accepted.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Thorough knowledge of construction VDC tools and applications, 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 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, the Microsoft Office suite, collaboration tools, and working knowledge of multiple BIM-based applications such as Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), and AutoCAD, or similar BIM authoring and management tools.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee BIM field operations and engineering processes and procedures for one or more projects of varying scopes and complexity, in collaboration with project and VDC leadership.
Advise others on compliance with and alignment to Turner Digital Build standard processes.
Plan BIM tools and processes for specific jobs with the VDC management team, considering job constraints and challenges and ensuring appropriate VDC resource allocation.
Develop and refine the BIM implementation plan with VDC and project teams, 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 planning and project launch activities, leveraging construction knowledge.
Contribute to constructability reviews using 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 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 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 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 provisions concerning model use and data confidentiality and integrity.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.