Turner construction

VDC Project Manager

Turner construction$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in VDC, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (advanced degree preferred)
  • 6+ years of experience in VDC or related roles
  • Proficient in BIM applications (e.g., Autodesk Revit, Navisworks)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, able to convey technical information to non-technical audiences
  • Ability to interpret contract documents and project schedules
  • Advanced project management and problem-solving skills
  • Proven relationship-building skills with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Oversee BIM processes and engineering procedures for multiple projects
  • Advise on compliance with Turner Digital Build standards
  • Plan and allocate VDC resources for specific jobs
  • Develop and refine the BIM implementation plan aligning with contract agreements
  • Conduct Quality Control on quantity variance reports
  • Mentor and guide VDC project teams during planning and launch activities
  • Communicate schedule impacts from BIM coordination to the project team

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering professional growth
  • Opportunities for direct influence over project outcomes
  • Engagement in innovative VDC and BIM practices
  • Access to advanced tools and methodologies in building design
  • Commitment to safety and environmental health standards
Full Job Description
Division:
San Antonio Main

Project Location(s):
San Antonio, TX 78212 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Oversee daily management of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes aligned with construction project schedule for projects of various scopes and complexity. Understand objectives and coordination of project activities and ensure Turner Digital Build standard processes align to project requirements. Lead, communicate, and guide Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team, provide best practices, tools, and knowledge for strategic implementation of modeling.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage Building Information Modeling (BIM) field operation and engineering processes and procedures for one or more projects of various scopes and complexity, and in collaboration with project and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) leadership.
  • Understand VDC objectives to advise others on compliance and alignment with Turner Digital Build standard processes.
  • Collaborate with VDC management team to plan BIM tools and processes to be used on specific jobs, based on job constraints and challenges and ensure proper VDC resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with VDC and project team to develop and refine BIM implementation plan and in alignment with Turner's contract and subcontract agreements.
  • Provide Quality Control of quantity variance reports for estimating and for change management.
  • Mentor, coach, and lead VDC project team through project planning processes, leverage construction acumen, and guide project launch activities.
  • Leverage in-depth knowledge of trade disciplines to contribute to constructability reviews.
  • Develop trusted advisor status with project stakeholders and clients to communicate VDC objectives for successful completion of BIM implementation plan.
  • Communicate changes to BIM coordination or impacts to construction schedule to project scheduling team.
  • Track and review VDC related change orders with project team.
  • Keep project management informed on progress for VDC project, budget, and staffing needs/changes.
  • Participate in VDC project review meetings to inform VDC management on progress and impact of BIM-based operations.
  • Collaborate with Project Management and Quality Control team to align with project quality requirements.
  • Promote integration of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Building L.I.F.E. principals. Drive enforcement of safety protocols by VDC and project staff, trade partners, and others.
  • Advise, interpret, and enforce VDC contract and subcontract agreements, especially related to model use, and confidentiality and integrity of data.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited degree program in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or related technology, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field of study, advanced degree desired, with minimum of 6 years of related experience or in a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
  • Attain and maintain continuing education credits for CM-BIM designation, preferred
  • Able to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
  • Thorough knowledge of VDC tools and applications in construction, cost, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles
  • Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications related to VDC
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to engage in collaborative professional and technical dialogue with stakeholders
  • Advanced presentation delivery skills to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
  • Effective conflict management skills, able to professionally communicate business objectives to maintain equitable solutions
  • Influential relationship building skills, able to lead and influence others that are not direct reports
  • Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate challenges, risks, and opportunities
  • Complex decision-making and problem solving skills, with ability to assess analytical data for informed decisions
  • Able to manage to a budget
  • Advanced project management expertise, able to develop, communicate and implement processes
  • Able to review/assess work, provide feedback, and prioritize responsibilities for self and others that are not direct reports
  • Proficient in computer applications, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and working knowledge of multiple BIM based computer applications (e.g., Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Revit, Construction Cloud (ACC), and AutoCAD; and similar BIM authoring/management tools)
    Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee occasionally performs work at office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.


About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
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