Senior BIM/VDC Project Manager

Senior BIM/VDC Project Manager

Remote, Full-Time

Exempt

Reports to: Director of VDC / Operations

About Ayoroa Simmons

Ayoroa Simmons is one of the most trusted reality capture and BIM firms in the Eastern United States — with a client roster that includes some of the largest AEC organizations in the country and the U.S. Department of Defense. For over a decade, we have delivered surveying, laser scanning, Scan to BIM, and BIM/VDC services as a fully integrated offering, giving project teams the accurate existing-conditions data they need to design, build, and manage with confidence.

With a 30+ person team and a track record on complex institutional, healthcare, and infrastructure projects, we have the scale and precision standards to handle work that demands zero margin for error. This isn't a startup. It's an established firm at a growth inflection point — and we need the right person to help us reach the clients who need us most.

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 is a technically credible, client-facing leader who can manage BIM/VDC execution, advise project teams, and represent the firm in pursuits.

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; stay 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 by 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.
• Continuously evaluate and select BIM/VDC software — including Autodesk, Bluebeam, and comparable platforms — to advance the firm's pursuit of 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 considered.
• 8+ years in BIM, VDC, construction technology, or digital project delivery; 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.
• Existing client or industry network within [target geography / market sector].
• 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 (e.g., 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

• Competitive base salary based on experience and location
• Performance-based bonus opportunities, including incentives tied to business developed
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO, holidays, and remote/hybrid work options where project needs allow
• Professional development, certification support, and conference participation
• Mentorship, leadership development, and clear career advancement pathways

Equal Employment Opportunity
Ayoroa Simmons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Title VI Compliance
Ayoroa Simmons ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to request assistance for individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact our Title VI Coordinator, Kim Short, at (866) 726-2246.

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