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HILTI

Account Manager

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together. Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified ...

HILTI

Account Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together. Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified ...

Aligneddc

Construction Manager

Oak Hill, VA

Construction Manager DEPARTMENT: Platform Delivery REPORTS TO: Senior Construction Manager or ... Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of ...

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What is a Construction Innovation job?

A Construction Innovation job focuses on improving construction processes, materials, and technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Professionals in this role research emerging trends, implement new tools, and develop strategies to optimize building methods. They often collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to integrate innovative solutions into projects. The goal is to drive progress in the industry by adopting cutting-edge techniques and improving overall construction outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Construction Innovation roles?

Professionals in Construction Innovation often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from traditional teams, the need to balance innovation with project budgets and timelines, and the complexities of integrating new technologies with existing workflows. Other common obstacles include ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and securing stakeholder buy-in for pilot projects or process improvements. However, overcoming these challenges can be highly rewarding, as innovative solutions can significantly improve project outcomes and set new standards in the construction industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Construction Innovation position, and why are they important?

Excelling in Construction Innovation requires a strong background in construction management, engineering principles, and knowledge of cutting-edge building technologies, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) software, Lean construction techniques, and sustainable building certifications like LEED is highly valuable. Creativity, strong communication, and the ability to drive change management make candidates stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for successfully implementing new processes, products, or systems that improve project efficiency and deliver results in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Virtual Construction Manager

Virtual Construction Manager

DAVIS Construction

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY:

The Virtual Construction Manager leads the strategic, managerial, and coordination aspects of BIM andVirtual 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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 environmentat a General Contractor or largetrade partner

  • Operationsexperiencepreferred

  • 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 toestablishand enforce standards and QA/QC processes

  • Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously

  • Ability to guide toolselectionand workflow decisions

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods

  • Ability to connect technical data to business decisions

  • Strong emphasis on reduced RFIs, on time BIM delivery, improved schedules, lessreworkand strong adoption of BIM by field teams

  • Demonstrated ability to oversee model-based coordination milestones to field activities

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

  • Proactively 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

  • Overseesdevelopment and quality control of advanced Virtual Construction deliverables, including coordination findings, sitelogistics, and RFP visualizations, ensuring alignment with client goals, companystandards, 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, andestablishesdepartmental practices for model calibration, updates, and field implementation

  • Assistswith oversight of Virtual Construction budgets, including development and management of VC project estimates, tracking changes, and providing regular financial updates to project teams

  • Builds andmaintainsstrong relationships with trade partners and project teams, sets coordination expectations, and supports development and execution of Virtual Construction schedules

  • Manages andmentorsjunior staff, conducts performance reviews, leads training on advanced tools and methodologies, and supports continuous improvement of workflows

  • Promotes cross-department collaboration andrepresentsDAVIS at industry events and external presentations, contributing to business planning, budgeting, and positioning the company as a leader in Virtual Construction innovation

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

  • Autonomy + Accountability

  • Decisions are guided by policies,proceduresand business plan;receivesguidance and oversight frommanagers

  • Typicallydoes not perform the work supervised

  • Accountable for work of others

  • Business Impact

  • Impactsown team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide

  • Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group

  • Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in otherproject/ departments or externally

  • Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning

  • Talent Development

  • May have formal management responsibilities

  • Provides feedback to team members

  • Adaptsplans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals

  • Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members

  • Problem Solving + Resiliency

  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions

  • Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

  • Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

  • TRUST

  • Excellence in Service- Fulfilling our clients' highest expectations

  • Inclusion- Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

  • Integrity- Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

  • Building Relationships- Creating andmaintainingstrong partnerships through leadership, creativesolutionsand hard work

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is

$105,000.00 - $140,000.00

DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.

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