VDC Project Manager- Scheduling

Job Description

The Project Manager will report to the Senior VDC Manager, providing project updates, risk assessments, and performance tracking. Additionally, the position will have a dotted-line reporting structure to the Team Lead, working closely to coordinate priorities with piping design and overall project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Master Scheduling & Project Oversight:

• Develop and maintain the master schedule for BIM projects, ensuring alignment with project milestones and delivery timelines.
• Work closely with customers, VDC teams, and internal stakeholders to maintain schedule accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks, bottlenecks, and schedule conflicts to optimize project execution.
• Implement best practices in scheduling, forecasting, and risk management to improve workflow efficiency.
• Provide weekly project updates and risk reports to the Senior VDC Manager, escalating critical issues as needed.

Project Pod Group Leadership & Coordination:

• Oversee multiple project pod groups, ensuring seamless collaboration between BIM modelers and coordinators located at corporate and remote.
• Ensure project pods are aligned with customer requirements, workflow priorities, and project schedules.
• Guide teams on BIM coordination, scheduling best practices, and quality control to maintain high-accuracy deliverables.
• Work closely with the Senior VDC Team Lead to align project priorities with overall objectives.
• Participate in project meetings, presenting schedule updates, risk mitigation strategies, and timeline adjustments as needed.
• Maintain dashboards, reports, and tracking systems to improve decision-making and project transparency.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in project management, scheduling, and coordination within the construction or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of coordination, scheduling methodologies, and workflow optimization for MEP, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, PowerBI, and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools).
• Experience managing multiple project teams and coordinating across departments.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify risks and mitigate scheduling impacts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to report critical project data to senior leadership and external stakeholders.