Senior BIM/VDC Project Manager
Remote, Full-Time (Some Travel) Exempt Reports to: Director of VDC / Operations
Position summary
Ayoroa Simmons is seeking a Senior BIM/VDC Project Manager to lead model-based coordination and digital delivery across complex AEC projects, while supporting client relationships, strategic pursuits, and firm growth. The ideal candidate brings technical credibility and client-facing leadership, managing BIM/VDC execution, advising project teams, and representing the firm in pursuits.
This is a fully remote role with some travel expected.
Key responsibilities
BIM/VDC project leadership
- Align BIM/VDC scope, schedule, budget, and staffing with overall project goals.
- Lead BIM/VDC execution from pursuit and preconstruction through construction and closeout, including BIM Execution Plans, model coordination strategies, and deliverable schedules.
- Serve as primary BIM/VDC point of contact for owners, design teams, contractors, trade partners, and internal staff.
- Establish QA/QC protocols for models, documentation, and coordination milestones; identify risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support and guide Project Leads in running multidisciplinary coordination meetings, clash detection workflows, constructability reviews, and issue resolution, staying actively engaged while empowering Project Leads to own day-to-day meeting leadership.
Client relationships & pursuits
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, design partners, and industry stakeholders; identify opportunities for new work, expanded services, and follow-on assignments.
- Support go/no-go decisions, capture planning, proposal development, and win strategy for BIM/VDC-related opportunities.
- Participate in client meetings, shortlist presentations, and pursuit strategy sessions; contribute technical content and value propositions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, translating client goals into BIM/VDC scopes, work plans, and deliverables.
- Manage assigned consultants and trade partners, including coordination of their scope, project invoicing, and billing.
- Represent Ayoroa Simmons at industry events and conferences; partner with principals and marketing to align VDC capabilities with firm growth.
Technology, standards & process improvement
- Develop and maintain BIM/VDC standards, templates, workflows, and best practices across projects and offices.
- Evaluate and select BIM/VDC software, including Autodesk, Bluebeam, and comparable platforms, to advance leading industry workflows and production.
- Drive innovation in Revit and coordination workflows, extending the firm's established leadership in scanning and reality capture; implement automation, dashboards, and emerging technologies (4D scheduling, digital twins, reality capture, prefabrication).
- Train and mentor project teams on coordination processes, tools, and digital delivery expectations.
Team leadership & mentorship
- Supervise, mentor, and develop BIM/VDC coordinators, specialists, and modelers.
- Provide technical guidance to project managers, discipline leads, and field teams.
- Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment; promote knowledge sharing across projects and markets.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience welcomed.
- 8+ years in BIM, VDC, construction technology, or digital project delivery, including 3+ years leading BIM/VDC on complex AEC projects.
- Demonstrated experience supporting client relationships, pursuits, proposals, or presentations.
- Advanced proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Forma, and similar platforms.
- Experience developing BIM Execution Plans, clash detection workflows, and model standards.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in healthcare, commercial, higher education, infrastructure, or mission-critical sectors.
- Established client or industry network in the Eastern U.S. AEC market.
- Experience with 4D/5D integration, digital twins, laser scanning, reality capture, or prefabrication workflows.
- Familiarity with Power BI, automation, scripting, or model-based analytics.
- Experience with project scheduling (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project).
- Professional certifications: CM-BIM, PMP, DBIA, LEED AP, or Autodesk certification.
Key competencies
BIM/VDC technical leadership • Client relationship management • Project delivery accountability • Constructability judgment • Pursuit & proposal support • Team mentorship • Process improvement • Data-driven decision-making
Success measures
- On-time delivery of BIM/VDC scope, milestones, and model standards.
- Reduction in coordination issues, RFIs, rework, and field conflicts.
- Client satisfaction, repeat work, and new opportunities identified or supported.
- Proposal shortlist and win contributions; revenue or backlog influenced.
- Adoption of improved VDC workflows and development of BIM/VDC team members.
Compensation & benefits
- Base salary: $125,000-$160,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Performance-based bonus tied to business development outcomes
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match
- 3 weeks PTO (120 hours), pro-rated in year one; paid holidays
- Fully remote with minimal travel
- Professional development, certification support, and conference participation
- Mentorship, leadership development, and clear career advancement pathways
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