VDC Project Manager

Job description

VDC Project Manager Driven by Vision | Industrial -Strength Construction | Powered by Passion OVERVIEW Are you looking to work for a successful, stable, and growing company that rewards employees with annual bonuses and exceptional benefits ? BMWC is an industrial construction company seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Project Manager to support our Virtual Design Group. This role supports BMWC’s overall vision for Virtual Design & Construction by leading project coordination, managing digital models, supporting design teams, and advancing VDC technology and standards. The VDC Project Manager works closely with engineers, designers, architects, project managers, superintendents, owners, and trade partners to deliver accurate and coordinated construction documents and models. This office role is performed alongside project team supervision and support responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and proactive problem-solver who is comfortable leading teams, managing complex workflows, and continuously improving VDC processes. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Virtual Design & Construction Project Manager, you will: Develop, coordinate, and manage digital models for design, construction, estimating, field layout, safety planning, and project execution. Oversee the production and maintenance of 3D models throughout the project lifecycle and ensure models meet design and construction requirements. Lead coordination meetings and collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, project teams, and trade partners to resolve design and constructability issues. Manage design detailers and drafters, including work assignments, schedules, performance, and compliance with safety, quality, budget, and project requirements. Coordinate models and drawings for shop drawing production, quantity extraction, model-based cost planning, project scheduling, and field survey equipment. Review design documents, models, piping layouts, and construction documents for accuracy, quality, and compliance with project specifications. Develop and track coordination issues, drawing logs, project impacts, change costs, and design changes throughout the project. Provide technical leadership, software support, and troubleshooting for design teams using BMWC’s primary VDC platforms. Develop, maintain, and improve BIM execution plans, standardized workflows, templates, design guides, and departmental best practices. Train and onboard employees on VDC processes, software platforms, and BIM workflows. Prepare design estimates for manpower, hours, bids, and change orders and provide project progress reports as requested. Build strong working relationships with clients, design partners, industry organizations, and internal project teams. Research emerging technology and software and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, coordination, and project delivery. Represent BMWC at conferences, peer group meetings, and other industry events. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of design experience with a related degree, or 5 to 10 years of relevant experience without a degree. Advanced experience with Autodesk 2D and 3D software, including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms. Strong knowledge of piping design, including equipment, instrumentation, structures, pipe supports, nozzles, and platform orientations. Understanding of multidisciplinary design workflows and how engineering, design, construction, and field teams work together throughout a project. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Experience leading design teams, managing workloads, and supporting employee onboarding and development. Ability to communicate technical and complex information clearly to clients, project teams, and company leadership. Strong leadership, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build professional relationships and resolve conflicts or project issues effectively. Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and collaborative project delivery. Experience with scripting, batch processing, or workflow automation is a plus. BENEFITS Competitive Pay with Bonus PTO and Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Off 401K/Profit Sharing with company match Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life, AD&D and Disability benefits Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance ABOUT US BMWC tackles the world’s toughest and most daunting industrial construction challenges. Our work encompasses an array of industrial sectors, including aerospace, chemical, electric power, food and beverage, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, and semiconductor. As one of the premier specialty construction companies in the country, our employees enjoy a focus on growth and development, work/life balance, and one of the best safety records in the industry. We are 100% management-owned, making our employees' development and advancement paramount to our success.