Senior VDC Project Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry McKinstry is seeking a Senior VDC Project Manager in Seattle, WA. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and detailing activities across assigned detailing projects within the various construction related lines of business. This role manages the scope, schedule, budget and information transfer of virtual design efforts, ensuring seamless integration between detailing, pre-con, engineering, fabrication, and construction teams. Acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for BIM processes and tools, the VDC Project Manager provides leadership in coordination, technology implementation, and communication with both internal teams and external project stakeholders. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assist with the development and management of the Detailing Approach to clearly define modeling scope, deliverables, and workflows aligned with project goals.
• Participate in the multi-trade coordination efforts, providing schedule insights and acting as the project BIM representative.
• Develop and maintain project detailing schedules that align with construction sequencing, fabrication deadlines, and coordination milestones.
• Monitor detailing budgets, track labor hours, and assist with manpower planning to allocate detailing resources efficiently to meet project demands and profitability targets.
• Serve as the main liaison between detailing teams, project managers, and clients to ensure clear communication and model-driven decision-making.
• Provide digital administrative support to ensure document control platforms (ACC, Procure, Bluebeam, Stratus, etc.) are operational, information is current, and team members can access all needed information to perform their duties to the highest level of efficiency.
• Implement and improve digital tools, workflows, and processes that enhance coordination, prefabrication, and field integration in collaboration with the broader Construction Technology teams.
• Oversee the production, review, and submission of model-based drawings and deliverables in compliance with internal standards and project requirements.
• Manage 3rd party project integrations when required for detailing support and content creation.
• Evaluate, integrate, and communicate all changes related to scope, schedule and/or budget, managing their cost and schedule impacts in coordination with the project team.
• Finalize as-built models, document lessons learned, and drive ongoing improvements in VDC practices for future projects.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in BIM/VDC project management within the commercial MEP construction industry. Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC); familiarity with tools such as Revizto is a plus. Strong understanding of MEP systems, fabrication workflows, and construction sequencing. Proven experience managing detailing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional