Digital Engineering Manager, VDC & BIM Lead

Suffolk Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in Boston, MA, seeks a Manager of Digital Engineering-Advanced Manufacturing & Technology to lead Digital Engineering, VDC, and Digital Delivery across multiple large projects. The role focuses on model-based workflows, BIM execution, QA/QC, and data-driven project outcomes.

You will collaborate with design partners, trade contractors, and vendors, travel as needed, and develop digital strategy from preconstruction through turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in VDC, BIM, Digital Engineering, or construction-related design and delivery roles.
• Proven success leading VDC or Digital Engineering efforts across multiple concurrent projects or one large, complex project.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction means and methods, and model-based coordination workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to identify coordination issues, drive resolution, and lead teams toward practical project outcomes.
• Proficiency with collaborative model management, coordination, and communication platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including training, facilitation, and presentation experience.
• Working knowledge of 3D parametric modeling and coordination tools, including quantity takeoff, clash detection, 4D simulation, and model visualization.
• Experience with laser scanning, site capture tools, and related software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflows that integrate manufacturing deliverables into constructible and executable digital construction models.
• Must understand Tooling and connected systems for successful interpretation of construction documents into the Digital workflows.
• Track workflow effectiveness, execution quality, and project risk trends.
• Collect, track, and analyze project data and KPIs, provide leadership with data-driven reports on project outcomes and risk exposure.
• Must be able to scan, evaluate scans, create and interpret analysis reports for installation qaqc at a level of tolerance acceptable to AMAT system install and Tool install criteria.
• Lead the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Digital Delivery across multiple large and complex projects simultaneously.
• 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.

Skills

VDC

BIM

Digital Engineering

Coordination

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Laser scanning

3D parametric modeling

Clash detection

BIM tools

Job description

Suffolk Construction in Boston, MA, seeks a Manager of Digital Engineering-Advanced Manufacturing & Technology to lead Digital Engineering, VDC, and Digital Delivery across multiple large projects. The role focuses on model-based workflows, BIM execution, QA/QC, and data-driven project outcomes.

You will collaborate with design partners, trade contractors, and vendors, travel as needed, and develop digital strategy from preconstruction through turnover.