Assistant Virtual Construction Manager

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-6959
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
New York

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!

• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.

• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.

• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Virtual Construction Manager is responsible for BIM standards development, implementation, and enforcement. This role also manages VDC Planner and Modeler to ensure completeness and quality of work. This individual will work closely with the Sr. Director of Engineering Services and take direction on corporate program and company strategy.

• Lead and support the use of digital technology on Shawmut construction projects

• Leads project teams implementing BIM design and trade coordination and overall BIM project setup.

• Develop detailed BIM coordination schedule in concert with project master schedule

• Works with architects and engineers to share BIM model and streamline design process.

• Assists subcontractors that are unfamiliar with BIM to streamline its implementation.

• Linking BIM to the project construction administration phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules.

• Works closely with employees already using BIM to create knowledgeable company resources.

• Maintains high level of competency of software through continued use and training.

• Works effectively with a variety of people, groups, and experience levels.

• Develops relationships with architects/engineers using BIM to maximize benefit of Integrated Design Process.

• Works closely with Subcontractors who are embracing BIM to further streamline project planning and execution.

• Develops relationships with project teams and individuals to strengthen BIM’s presence at Shawmut.

• Creates strong working relationships with firms offering training.

• Stay informed in best practices for use of Revit and other BIM software

• Identify trends and business opportunities relating to BIM. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding BIM software.

BIM Coordination-Specific Responsibilities:

• Manage BIM Coordination Kick-off and create BIM Execution Plans (BEP), Reference Guide, Project Standards, etc.

• Manage MEP Coordination meetings and design coordination meetings in accordance with VDC standard policies.

• Create MEP Coordination checklists: equipment submittals, MEP drafting tasks, MEP coordination deliverables, etc.

• Generate and manage MEP Coordination related RFI’s. Following up with designers and trades as needed

• Create drawing overlays, sketches, and visual aids for the project team to utilize during construction.

• Record MEP Coordination Meeting Minutes and summarize key points for tracking.

• Setup MEP Coordination Navis Models to include designer, trade, point cloud, gap models, etc.

• Manage Clash Reports by issuing, audition, and closing coordination issues.

• Mange trade coordination models in accordance with Coordination Schedule

• Create supplemental coordination deliverables and track them through the submittal process until approved.

• Complete in-house laser scan services for Reality Capture.

• Create basic placeholder equipment models in Revit or AutoCAD that accurately reflect overall dimensions

• Create placeholder objects to assist with MEP Coordination communication and clarity such as sleeves, beam pens, egress paths, etc.

• Mange models to avoid object duplication, enhance clarity, and assign modeling responsibilities

• Create and manage MEP Coordination schedules, sequences, and deliverable for drafters to execute.

• Work closely with project team to issue schedule delay/impact reports for the MEP Coordination related activity

• Assist with Precon constructability reports as needed

• Advise on MEP trade scope reviews and attend descope meetings as needed

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in construction or design industry, with experience in virtual design, construction and BIM.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering or construction related field required.

• Additional Role Specific Skills: Working knowledge of BIM system, Autodesk Revit (Architecture and MEP), Bentley, and Vico Construction.