VDCO MANAGER

US-NY-New York
Job ID: 2025-3122
Type: Regular Full-Time

of Openings: 1

Category: Information Technology
The LiRo Group
Overview
We have an immediate need for a VDCO Manager for our New York City Office in lower Manhattan.
LiRo-Hill Virtual Design & Construction Operations (VDCO) is a multidisciplinary practice seamlessly integrating technology and innovation for the built environment. Our team has a long history of delivering complex, ambitious projects utilizing the latest technology. The team consists of full-time staff with backgrounds and focuses ranging from Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management and Operations. We implement BIM, Reality Capture, 3D coordination, Project Controls, Data Analytics, BIM Implementation Consulting, and much more.
Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset - our staff. Ranked among the nation’s top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to be a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.
Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Metro Park, NJ.
Responsibilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an AEC-related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience working as a BIM/VDC Manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong judgment and discretion, with the ability to set priorities and manage competing demands independently.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Proficiency in Autodesk products such as Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, and ACC Model Coordination.
• Experience performing and utilizing 3D laser scans on projects.
• Experience utilizing Autodesk BIM 360 or Construction Cloud.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience working with Public Sector clients / projects is highly preferred.
• Experience with software development using Revit APIs, Python, and Dynamo is a plus.
• Familiarity with Bentley software, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, or IBM Maximo is advantageous.
• Experience utilizing data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.
  Location: New York, NY

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our VDCO team is at the forefront of delivering innovative AECO solutions that seamlessly integrate people, processes and technology. We are currently supporting several large-scale New York State and City agency projects at various stages of digital transformation, and we are seeking a senior/project manager to play a key role in this dynamic, cross-functional environment—where your contributions will have a meaningful and visible impact.
We are seeking a seasoned professional with 5 to 7 years of experience in the design, construction, or operation of complex buildings and infrastructure to join our team. Our clients rely on us to integrate tools such as BIM, laser scanning, and technology solutions into their projects and broader data and technology ecosystems—strengthening construction project controls and driving improvements across the building lifecycle. We are proud to serve as trusted partners and advisors in helping our clients implement digital transformation strategies at agency scale.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering, construction management or architecture. Experience working on Public Sector Projects and CM-BIM services is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clients with guidance on digital and innovation capabilities; must be willing to work on-site with client project teams.
• Support the development and implementation of BIM standards, templates, BEPs, and best practices for both LiRo-Hill and client-specific needs.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, engineers, architects, and contractors, ensuring clear communication of project updates, challenges, and solutions.
• Train and mentor project teams in BIM best practices through both informal and formal training sessions.
• Lead and manage coordination processes for assigned projects, including clash detection, model coordination, and issue resolution.
• Facilitate and manage weekly coordination meetings, presenting project status, clash results, and actionable items to stakeholders.
• Produce 3D and 4D visualizations to support project pursuits, communication, and decision-making.
• Review deliverables for compliance with BIM execution plans, standards, and client requirements.
• Develop and maintain model-based workflows for visual progress tracking and project controls analysis.
• Coordinate with field teams and stakeholders to collect and validate progress data through BIM-enabled platforms.
• Generate weekly/monthly progress visualizations, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders.
• Perform LiDAR scanning and integrate scan data into project workflows.
• Supervise VDC/BIM team members and coordinate their activities across projects.
• Troubleshoot BIM software and platform issues and stay current with emerging tools and technologies.