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Responsibilities:

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Provide strategic leadership for the virtual construction practice, aligned with company goals and industry best practices

• Lead the integration of virtual construction methodologies into project delivery-including BIM coordination and clash detection, animation and sequencing, and quality control

• Enhance and implement standard operating procedures and best practices, including BIM Execution Plans, to ensure consistent execution of BIM coordination and animation workflows

• Identify areas of improvement within the team and across the organization, modifying department processes and procedures to maximize efficiency

• Take on complex work that impacts multiple functions and departments, demonstrating agility in decision making and prioritizing the best interest of the business

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging tools, industry best practices, and trends-building the business case for adoption and scaling what proves out

• Uphold corporate policies and audit compliance across the function

• Prepare communications and training on process changes affecting virtual construction workflows

Resource & Budget Management

• Manage multiple projects concurrently across a variety of functions-determining schedule, staffing, and budget for VDC scope on each

• Prioritize the allocation of time, resources, and budget across projects and functions to maximize efficiency

• Manage workload and delegate tasks effectively across functions, putting the right people on the right work

• Manage the department budget to ensure appropriate spending

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers through project tasks, providing mentorship and growth opportunities

• Empower and develop current and future Managers to effectively support their teams

• Ensure Managers are working with their team members on development opportunities through multiple touch points

• Assess and identify team members' strengths and abilities; provide relevant and timely feedback on an ongoing basis

• Recommend succession planning and organizational structure across the department

• Encourage engagement and open communication to create a safe and inclusive work environment; resolve internal conflicts and partner with HR as needed

• Serve as the internal authority on BIM and VDC best practices, providing training and technical support to broader project teams

• Build bench strength through recruiting, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing across the department

BIM Coordination & Model Management

• Utilize advanced BIM software and technologies to coordinate detailed virtual models of project designs, including architectural, structural, and MEP systems

• Own coordination outcomes on the most complex and highest-risk projects in the portfolio

• Proactively manage model-based conflicts, driving resolution before issues reach the field

• Direct model integration strategy across design teams, trade partners, and specialty contractors

4D Sequencing & Schedule Optimization

• Work closely with project teams to develop 4D construction sequencing simulations based on virtual models

• Analyze construction schedules to identify opportunities for schedule optimization and risk mitigation

• Translate means-and-methods knowledge into visual narratives that non-technical audiences immediately understand

• Support site logistics planning, phasing studies, and interim milestone visualization

Quality Control & Standards

• Establish quality control procedures for virtual construction deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements

• Conduct regular reviews of virtual models and project documentation to verify adherence to established standards

• Define quality benchmarks and audit cadence across all active projects

• Drive continuous improvement of the internal VDC playbook based on lessons learned

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Communicate coordination issues and interact with clients, architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors, and HITT project teams to foster a collaborative environment

• Run effective meetings-facilitating dialogue, determining objectives, and assigning action items

• Tailor communications to the needs of the stakeholder; recognize risk and elevate issues in a timely manner

• Exhibit tact in advising clients through difficult conversations while maintaining the relationship

• Partner with HITT Operations and Preconstruction to align VDC scope with project requirements and pursuit timelines

• Guide direct reports in building and leveraging internal relationships across the organization

• Present virtual construction capabilities in interviews, owner meetings, and industry events

• Represent HITT through active participation in relevant professional organizations