VDC Manager

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.

• Identifies and raises opportunities for new products, services, and experiences to enhance value for customers.
• Develop 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, & 7D models to support pursuits, preconstruction, construction, and handover phases.
• Manage a growing team focused on customer (project teams) and client success and satisfaction. Responsible for excellence in delivery every time.
• Provide training and support of software and tools to project teams.
• Develop BIM Execution Plans and Digital Engineering strategies that achieve/exceed Suffolk and our clients’ goals.
• Monitors delivery; identifying, managing, or escalating potential risks.
• 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.
• Conducts regular project reviews and incorporates learnings into live projects.
• Motivates others to stay on task and produce high quality work.
• Maintains high service levels even when working under pressure.
• Collaborates actively and openly with others to solve problems and achieve beneficial outcomes for the business.
• Ensure successful project team experiences with all approved 3rd party vendors.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing project teams.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for Digital Engineering services for projects and pursuits.
• Manage the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Plan + Control for Suffolk’s Las Vegas office.
• Create reports and presentations on analytical findings for delivery to senior management.
• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day interaction and relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Develops a program of work and monitors activity, expenditures, and interdependencies against the plan.
• Collect, track, and report project data and KPIs; implements processes for continual improvement.
• Manage DE/VDC/P+C on multiple large and complex projects simultaneously. Drive the coordination process hard, while understanding competing interests, creating a balanced outcome for all stakeholders.

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 stands; 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. Job site walking. 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

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.

• Possesses expertise in selected relevant technology platforms and work practices.
• Strong written and oral communication; skilled in teaching, training, and presentations.
• Minimum 6+ years of VDC related design and/or construction experience with demonstrated progression of technical knowledge and responsibilities.
• Proven success leading VDC on multiple large and complex projects simultaneously. Experience with complex projects and different building types required.
• Previous experience in aviation construction is a must.
• Proven capability with mentoring and training; experience managing direct reports preferred.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of likely and potential risks and issues related to own area of expertise.
• 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.
• 4-year degree in an accredited industry related curriculum.
• Substantial understanding of general construction techniques and systems. Ability to identify coordination issues, propose solutions, and drive teams towards solutions.