Senior Manager, BIM/VDC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain the company's BIM standards, BIM Execution Plan templates, LOD matrices, and modeling specifications.

• Establish and uphold model authoring standards across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.

• Define clash detection and coordination processes utilizing Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360.

• Promote improvements in model-based quantity takeoff, 4D scheduling, and model-based estimating.

• Assess, select, and standardize BIM/VDC software platforms.

• Offer BIM/VDC leadership and conduct technical reviews throughout project phases from schematic design to turnover.

• Review and endorse BIM Execution Plans and federated models submitted by external engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Supervise federated models, clash detection reports, and coordination logs.

• Lead value engineering initiatives driven by BIM and assess constructability, prefabrication, and scheduling impacts.

• Assist in the development of RFPs, bid evaluations, and the selection of BIM/VDC consultants and trade coordination partners.

• Manage BIM administration during the construction phase, including RFI tracking, as-built model updates, and turnover documentation.

• Build, mentor, and lead the internal BIM/VDC team.

• Cultivate relationships with engineers, general contractors, trade subcontractors, and BIM/VDC consultants.

• Collaborate with engineering teams on MEP modeling to ensure coordination and prefabrication.

• Partner with commissioning and facilities/operations teams for as-built documentation, digital twin integration, and DCIM.

• Present BIM/VDC strategies and technology investment suggestions to executives, customers, and investors.

• Create roadmaps for digital twin, reality capture, and AI-assisted clash detection.

• Monitor BIM standards, including ISO 19650 and NBIMS-US.

• Engage in industry organizations and contribute to thought leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in BIM/VDC.

• Proven experience leading BIM/VDC coordination for hyperscale, colocation, or other large-scale mission-critical construction projects.

• Background as a technical owner or discipline lead for BIM/VDC on large capital projects.

• Previous experience in managing or mentoring BIM staff and external consultants or trade coordination teams.

• In-depth knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)/BIM 360, and Civil 3D.

• Expertise in clash detection, model federation, and multi-discipline coordination workflows.

• Strong understanding of LOD frameworks, BIM Execution Planning (BEP), and ISO 19650 information management principles.

• Experience with 4D scheduling, model-based quantity takeoff, and estimating tools.

• Familiarity with LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, drone surveys, and scan-to-BIM workflows.

• Knowledge of DCIM and digital twin platforms, as well as as-built model handoff processes.

• Ability to convey complex BIM/VDC concepts to non-technical audiences, including executives and investors.

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing demands.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in authoring design standards and technical specifications.

• Collaborative experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced development environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Equity opportunities.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Retirement savings with company contribution.

• Employee referral program.

• End of year cash bonus.

• Yearly equity grant.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel to other Keel sites or vendor/partner locations.