Virtual Construction - Senior Manager

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Virtual Construction - Senior Manager

Job Description:

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Lead Virtual Construction at Scale

As Virtual Construction Senior Manager, you'll lead multiple functions within our Virtual Construction department-BIM coordination and clash detection, 4D sequencing and animation, and model-based quality control-turning virtual construction from a project service into a competitive advantage that shapes how our teams plan, coordinate, and execute.

This is a leadership role with real reach. You'll lead a team that includes Managers who own their own functions, prioritizing how time, people, and budget are allocated across concurrent projects to maximize efficiency. You'll implement the SOPs and BIM Execution Plans that govern coordination, sequencing, and quality across every project, and partner directly with clients, designers, engineers, trade partners, and HITT Operations to resolve conflicts before they reach the field. You'll also evaluate emerging tools and workflows, recommend what's worth adopting, and put the winners into practice.

Position Overview

The Virtual Construction Senior Manager will lead the integration of virtual construction methodologies into project delivery, providing oversight and leadership across multiple functions-BIM coordination and clash detection, 4D sequencing and animation, and model-based quality control. This role pairs complex problem solving with resource management: prioritizing the allocation of time, people, and budget across concurrent projects and functions to maximize efficiency.

Department-wide SOPs and BIM Execution Plans governing coordination, sequencing, and animation workflows

Resource and staffing plans allocating team capacity across concurrent projects and functions

Federated coordination models and clash resolution strategies across architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty contractor disciplines

4D construction sequencing simulations and logistics animations tied to project schedules

Schedule analysis identifying optimization opportunities and constructability risk

Quality control protocols and model audits verifying accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements

VDC scope plans covering schedule, staffing, and budget for each assigned project

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

Required Qualifications

8–10 years of dedicated virtual design and construction experience

Demonstrated experience leading and developing others-including managing or mentoring team leads-with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional groups

Experience allocating staffing and managing budget across multiple concurrent projects

Proven track record of successfully implementing virtual construction strategies on complex projects

Deep, current working knowledge of BIM tools and VDC processes, maintained through active practice rather than oversight alone

Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, Autodesk Forma, Synchro Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

Proficiency in understanding construction documents, shop drawings, and other design communication tools

Experience developing and enforcing BIM Execution Plans and department-level standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead external stakeholders through complex coordination decisions

Passion for learning and adoption of new technology

A four-year degree from an accredited university in a relevant field (Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, Architecture) is preferred but not required; in lieu of a degree, additional applicable work experience is acceptable

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading managers or team leads who own their own functions

Active membership and leadership in appropriate professional organizations

Experience with advanced AI-driven VDC workflows and automation tools

Programming/scripting skills (Python, Dynamo) for automation and custom workflows

CM Builder (CadMakers) or equivalent experience for 4D scheduling and visualization

Familiarity with reality capture and scan-to-model verification workflows

Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, Digital Twin development, or similar real-time 3D collaboration platforms

Experience supporting large-scale or technically complex projects (data centers, healthcare, aviation, advanced manufacturing)

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.