BIM/VDC Manager

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies), and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. 

The Digital Engineering Group promotes a holistic approach to design and construction model-based services and technologies.  The group defines the company strategy around the use of BIMs, data integration across models and departments, and cultural change across project teams to realize significant risk reduction on construction cost and schedule.

Leveraging the design, engineering, and construction knowledge of Suffolk and Suffolk Design, the Digital Engineering Team is charged with executing Virtual Design & Construction, Plan + Control, and creating innovative solutions in tech and process to ensure Suffolk is the best contractor in every region it operates.

This BIM/VDC Manager is responsible for managing Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Plan + Control on multi projects simultaneously and independently

• Manage the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Plan + Control on multiple large and complex projects simultaneously. Drive the coordination process hard, while understanding competing interests, creating a balanced outcome for all stakeholders.
• Responsible for executing BIM Execution Plans and Digital Engineering strategies on Suffolk projects, including external stakeholder adherence to these plans.
• Manage the delivery of and adherence to scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for Digital Engineering services for projects and pursuits.
• Develop 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, & 7D models to support pursuits, preconstruction, construction, and handover phases.
• Develop 3D & 4D Site Safety & Logistics models; collecting data from projects sites and incorporating construction knowledge into plans.
• Support the Construction Technology Pilot process at a project level.
• Ensure successful project team experiences with all approved 3^rd party vendors at a project level.
• Collect, track, and report project data and KPIs; execute processes for continual improvement at a project level.
• Provide training and support of software and tools to project teams.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing project teams.

• 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. Experience with different building types preferred.
• 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.
• Advanced capability in 3D parametric modeling software and model coordination software. Ability to produce quantity takeoff extraction, clash detection, creation of custom Revit families, 4D simulations integrating construction schedule, and rendering high quality images of models.

Necessary Attributes

• Maintains high service levels even when working under pressure.
• Assumes high levels of personal accountability for the delivery of outcomes. Is action-oriented, with a focus on setting and achieving goals, and is prepared to adapt plans to ensure the right outcome is achieved.
• Collaborates actively and openly with others to solve problems and achieve beneficial outcomes for the business.
• Monitors delivery; identifying, managing, or escalating potential risks.
• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day interaction and relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Drives the business hard, keeps the team focused and holds individuals to account for the delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Develops a program of work and monitors activity, expenditures, and interdependencies against the plan.
• Celebrates success with the team while recognizing and taking responsibility for areas requiring improvement.
• Motivates others to stay on task and produce high quality work.
• Conducts regular project reviews and incorporates learnings into live projects.
• Possesses expertise in selected relevant technology platforms and work practices.
• Identifies and raises opportunities for new products, services, and experiences to enhance value for customers.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of likely and potential risks and issues related to own area of expertise.
• Communicates with impact; manages stakeholder relationships to drive improvements that benefit the projects and Suffolk. Present as a credible and knowledgeable specialist in design, construction, VDC and emerging tech.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.