Senior BIM/VDC Project Manager

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 35+ person team and a track record on complex institutional, healthcare, and infrastructure projects, we bring the scale and precision standards that this work demands. Ayoroa Simmons is an established firm at a growth inflection point, and we're building toward the clients who need us most.

About the role

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 brings technical credibility and client-facing leadership, managing BIM/VDC execution, advising project teams, and representing the firm in pursuits. This is a fully remote role with some travel expected.

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, staying 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, 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.
  • Evaluate and select BIM/VDC software, including Autodesk, Bluebeam, and comparable platforms, to advance 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience welcomed.
• 8+ years in BIM, VDC, construction technology, or digital project delivery, including 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.
• Established client or industry network in the Eastern U.S. AEC market.
• 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 (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project).
• Professional certifications: CM-BIM, PMP, DBIA, LEED AP, or Autodesk certification.

Skills

• 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.

Pay

Base salary: $125,000–$160,000, based on experience and qualifications. Performance-based bonus tied to business development outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO (120 hours), pro-rated in year one; paid holidays
• Fully remote with minimal travel
• Professional development, certification support, and conference participation
• Mentorship, leadership development, and clear career advancement pathways