Director, Digital Engineering

Suffolk Construction•New York, NY

About The Position

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 creating innovative solutions in tech and process to ensure Suffolk is the best contractor in every region it operates.

Requirements

4-year degree in an accredited industry related curriculum.
Minimum 10-15 years of VDC and Project Management related design and/or construction experience with demonstrated progression of technical knowledge and responsibilities.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and manage responsibilities on multiple projects.
Customer-focused; ability to engage stakeholders and drive customer outcomes.
Able to work effectively as part of a team and maintain confidentiality of information.
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.
Drives customer outcomes and engages all stakeholders.
Maintains high service levels even when working under pressure.
Acts as the face of Suffolk and as a conduit between internal team members, vendors, project teams, and clients.
Seeks to understand and anticipate customer needs through regular communication and ongoing monitoring of customer satisfaction and feedback.
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.
Identifies opportunities to control costs, add value and optimize results in all stages of the project.
Is aware of market and industry trends and competitor activities and understands how these compare to Suffolk capabilities.
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.
Negotiates effectively by managing conflicting goals and agendas across stakeholder groups.
Ability to build advocacy and endorsement of ideas and initiatives from key stakeholders.
Understands Suffolk’s commercial strategy and ensures key decisions made support the business imperatives and goals.
Role models optimism and a positive outlook, even during difficult situations, being future-and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

Manage the successful digital delivery of projects across the Suffolk regional portfolio.
Part of a leadership committee responsible for strategy and execution of all BIM and VDC services, integration with construction site technology, digital integration and workflow development, and DE-related enterprise SAAS.
Ensure successful project team interactions with all approved 3 rd party vendors.
Provide leadership to Field VDC project staff; ensuring consistency on projects in collaboration with Project Teams.
Collect, track, and analyze project data and KPIs; develop tools and process innovations for continual improvement.
Implement and drive processes, reports, analytics, lessons learned and training materials to support the implementation of new disruptive processes across the region. This would include travel to our regional offices and Jobsites.
Create reports and presentations on analytical findings for delivery to senior management.
Provide training and support of software and tools to project teams.
Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to create effective sales and marketing tools and strategies.
Educate partners about Suffolk processes and protocols to ensure understanding and compliance.
Assist and support the Senior Director of Digital Delivery and the Head of Suffolk Design in successful execution of the business plan and 5-year strategy.
As the region grows, build and manage a team focused on customer (project teams) and client success and satisfaction.