Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Project Manager

Job overview

The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Project Manager is an onsite role in Chicago, IL, with an annual salary range of $105,000–$150,000. F.H. Paschen delivers construction projects including highways, airports, rail stations, and schools. This role advances construction planning by coordinating BIM, field technology, reality capture, and digital workflows. It aligns models and project data with preconstruction, operations, and field execution to support coordination, precision, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Develop companywide VDC standards and templates
• train teams on VDC tools
• lead BIM/VDC coordination across architectural, civil, structural, and MEP disciplines
• maintain discipline-specific models and BIM Execution Plans
• conduct clash detection and constructability reviews
• geolocate models
• integrate point clouds
• maintain as-built models
• validate field conditions
• manage 3D laser scanning and reality capture technologies
• organize data and research emerging construction technologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vdc project manager

construction

bim

reality capture

model coordination

revit

navisworks

civil 3d

autodesk construction cloud

chicago il

f.h. paschen

$105k–$150k/year

faa part 107

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• flexible spending account
• life insurance
• referral program
• professional development assistance
• year-end bonus eligibility.

Why this role

Leads BIM coordination and reality capture, including drone operations requiring FAA Part 107 certification.

About the employer

F.H. Paschen is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.