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12530 Parklawn Drive, Headquarters - Rockville, MD, Maryland

Job Position Type

Full time

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

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.