Virtual Construction Manager

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

1d•$105,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Virtual Construction Manager leads the strategic, managerial, and coordination aspects of BIM and Virtual Construction (VC) across multiple projects. This role bridges executive project management, BIM strategy, and construction delivery, ensuring digital workflows directly support schedule, cost, risk mitigation, and field execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or related field, or equivalent years of experience
A minimum of six (6) years in Virtual Construction / BIM / VDC within a commercial construction environment at a General Contractor or large trade partner
Strong technical background across BIM and Reality Capture technologies and software platforms
Advanced knowledge and experience collaborating across VDC, Field Services, Quality, and Safety teams
Proven experience managing people, BIM trade coordination workflows, and deliverables on complex projects
Demonstrated ability to establish and enforce standards and QA/QC processes
Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to guide tool selection and workflow decisions
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Strong understanding of construction means and methods
Ability to connect technical data to business decisions
Demonstrated ability to oversee model-based coordination milestones to field activities

Nice To Haves

Operations experience preferred

Responsibilities

Leads high-level BIM trade coordination from planning through completion, including facilitation of coordination meetings, clash detection and tracking, integration of shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs, and maintenance of coordination logs and reports.
Ensures coordination solutions are practical and constructable by aligning decisions with master schedule, look-ahead planning, procurement timelines, and field execution strategies.
Establishes, enforces, and communicates company BIM Execution Plans, modeling standards, LOD requirements, and data workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality Virtual Construction deliverables across projects.
Oversees development and quality control of advanced Virtual Construction deliverables, including coordination findings, site logistics, and RFP visualizations, ensuring alignment with client goals, company standards, and project-specific requirements.
Provides technical leadership across multiple projects, guiding complex coordination challenges and promoting effective use of BIM/VDC tools, workflows, and model-based analysis.
Evaluates, selects, and supports adoption of BIM/VDC hardware, software, and platforms, and establishes departmental practices for model calibration, updates, and field implementation.
Assists with oversight of Virtual Construction budgets, including development and management of VC project estimates, tracking changes, and providing regular financial updates to project teams.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with trade partners and project teams, sets coordination expectations, and supports development and execution of Virtual Construction schedules.
Manages and mentors junior staff, conducts performance reviews, leads training on advanced tools and methodologies, and supports continuous improvement of workflows.
Promotes cross-department collaboration and represents DAVIS at industry events and external presentations, contributing to business planning, budgeting, and positioning the company as a leader in Virtual Construction innovation.