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Virtual Design and Construction; VDC Project Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: F.H. Paschen
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Project Manager

Description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that
. We offer MORE Versatility
—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity
—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity
—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride
—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen
.

Position Overview

The VDC Project Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing construction planning through accurate coordination and quality by integrating reality capture technologies and digital workflows. This position leads the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM), field technology, and model-based processes to enhance coordination, precision, and efficiency across all phases of the project lifecycle. The VDC Project Manager collaborates closely with preconstruction, operations, and field teams to ensure that models, data, and technology are seamlessly aligned with project delivery and on-site execution.

Assigned

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement company wide VDC standards and templates.
  • Train teams on VDC tools to boost digital proficiency.
  • Lead BIM/VDC coordination across architectural, civil, structural, and MEP disciplines.
  • Develop and maintain discipline specific BIM models.
  • Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and designers to ensure accurate model-based planning and execution.
  • Manage BIM Execution Plans and VDC standards.
  • Conduct clash detection and constructability reviews using Navisworks, Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Micro Station, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Geolocate models for survey alignment, field layout, and spatial coordination.
  • Integrate point clouds into Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks for design verification.
  • Collaborate with Senior Survey Manager to translate models into field layout and verify as-builts.
  • Maintain as-built models throughout construction.
  • Validate field conditions for QA/QC and coordination.
  • Perform and manage 3D laser scanning with Leica, FARO, or Trimble equipment.
  • Manage and operate reality capture technologies including drones (FAA Part 107 certification required) and insta 360 cameras for precise geospatial data and visual documentation to support planning, design and construction.
  • Ensure organized data management and long-term storage.
  • Research and apply emerging construction technologies.
Requirements
  • 8–10 years of experience in the construction, engineering, or design industry.
  • Minimum 5 years of direct BIM coordination experience.
  • Proven expertise in BIM model management and reality capture technologies.
  • Proficiency in BIM software:
    AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, ReCap, and Micro Station.
  • Proficiency in scan processing software:
    Leica Cyclone, FARO Scene, Trimble Real Works.
  • Proficiency with drone operation and data processing tools:
    Drone Deploy, DJI Terra, Pix4D.
  • Solid understanding of survey principles and practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes of work.
  • Skilled in interpreting and utilizing scanned point cloud data.
  • Highly motivated team player with the ability to work collaboratively across internal and external teams.
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for BIM and its impact on construction processes.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at .

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