BIM & VDC Lead — Digital Construction Strategist

Suffolkconstruction; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation support

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Job summary

Suffolk Construction’s Digital Engineering team leads BIM, VDC, and digital delivery across large, complex projects within the Mission Critical vertical. The BIM/VDC Manager serves as the primary leader for project-level digital strategy and execution, aligning teams, design partners, and vendors to deliver compliant, actionable digital deliverables.

The role works with project teams to implement BIM in the field, perform QA/QC, and capture site conditions using laser scanning, photogrammetry,

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an accredited industry related curriculum.
• Minimum 5-10 years of VDC related design and/or construction experience with demonstrated progression of technical knowledge and responsibilities.
• Proven success leading VDC on multiple projects simultaneously, or one XL project.
• Thorough understanding of general construction techniques and systems.
• Ability to identify coordination issues and drive teams towards solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication; skilled in teaching, training, and presentations.
• Capability in 3D parametric modeling software and model coordination software; ability to produce quantity takeoff extraction, clash detection, 4D simulations, and renderings.
• Hands-on experience with laser scanning, photogrammetry and/or UAV operations.
• FAA Part 107 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, VDC, and Digital Delivery across multiple large and complex projects.
• Establish and manage project-specific digital delivery strategy, BIM Execution Plans, startup workflows, and coordination standards from preconstruction through turnover.
• Drive the coordination process across stakeholders, including clash detection, issue tracking, agenda development, weekly coordination meetings, and resolution management.
• Manage the delivery of Digital Engineering scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder adherence to project digital execution requirements.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, deliverables schedules, coordination documentation, and other tools that support project visibility and execution.
• Support pursuits, preconstruction, construction, and turnover through the development and application of 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, and 7D model-based workflows and deliverables.
• Develop and manage site logistics, sequencing, and safety models, incorporating field conditions, construction planning, and operational requirements.
• Support constructability reviews, model-based planning, and other digital workflows that improve decision-making and field readiness.

Skills

BIM/VDC leadership

3D modeling

Clash detection

Laser scanning

Photogrammetry

Drone/UAV operations

Project coordination

FAA Part 107

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Parametric 3D modeling software

Model coordination software

Job description

Suffolk Construction’s Digital Engineering team leads BIM, VDC, and digital delivery across large, complex projects within the Mission Critical vertical. The BIM/VDC Manager serves as the primary leader for project-level digital strategy and execution, aligning teams, design partners, and vendors to deliver compliant, actionable digital deliverables.

The role works with project teams to implement BIM in the field, perform QA/QC, and capture site conditions using laser scanning, photogrammetry,