Bim Manager

BIM / VDC Team Lead – Virtual Construction Services

This role leads a growing Virtual Construction Services (VCS) team, overseeing BIM and VDC planning, execution, and coordination across multiple projects. You will manage staffing, tools, budgets, and schedules while mentoring a large team of virtual construction professionals and driving the adoption of innovative digital construction practices. The position combines hands-on technical work in Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools with leadership responsibilities, client-facing coordination, and continuous improvement of standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the VCS team by planning activities, assigning tasks, resolving challenges, and providing ongoing training and mentorship.
• Maintain and regularly update staffing forecasts for the VCS group to ensure adequate resourcing across projects.
• Develop, implement, and manage the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Execution Plan for assigned projects.
• Research, evaluate, and adopt innovative virtual construction tools and technologies to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
• Advocate for and integrate virtual construction practices across Pre-Construction and Operations teams, promoting consistent use of BIM and VDC workflows.
• Create and manage budgets and schedules related to virtual construction project milestones to support timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture while supporting the growth and development of emerging team leads.
• Ensure construction drawings are accurate, current, and compliant with quality and coordination standards.
• Organize and manage shop drawings and related digital documentation to support field and project teams.
• Oversee the completion of project detailing and project close-out activities related to virtual construction deliverables.
• Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as an essential function of the role.
• Provide guidance and direction for a team of approximately 20–40 VCS professionals, with the ability to lead larger teams of 50–60 people when required.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on team-generated drawings and models to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Lead project turnover meetings to support smooth transitions between preconstruction, construction, and close-out phases.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to address coordination matters involving subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Support team accountability by monitoring progress and ensuring project deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Assist in enforcing CAD/Revit standards for drawings and models in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Document standards, processes, and training materials, and support their implementation across the VCS team.
• Train and onboard new employees on VCS standards, tools, and workflows.
• Generate shop drawings for field use, using contract documents as a guideline, as needed for overflow or support work.
• Plot, prepare, and check drawings for final review and submittal as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2015 or newer), Fabrication CADmep, Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk BIM 360 Glue.
• Strong organizational skills for managing digital files, models, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to use Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam Revu for reviewing, marking up, and managing documents.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills in a multi-project environment.
• Solid understanding of construction industry practices and workflows, particularly in relation to virtual construction.
• Ability to identify and resolve design coordination challenges using BIM and VDC tools.
• High attention to detail to minimize errors and mitigate project risks.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and focused on delivering results in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience managing Revit families utilized in templates to support consistent modeling standards.
• Experience supporting Revizto model management for projects that require the use of this platform.
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