Manager, Digital Engineering- Advanced Manufacturing & Technology

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Engineering Group promotes a holistic approach to model-based design and construction services, digital delivery, and emerging technologies. The group helps define company strategy around BIM, data integration across models and departments, and adoption of innovative processes and tools that reduce risk to project cost, schedule, quality, and handover outcomes. Leveraging Suffolk’s design, engineering, and construction expertise, the Digital Engineering team is responsible for advancing Virtual Design & Construction, Digital Delivery, and model-based workflows that improve coordination, planning, field execution, and project delivery. This position is responsible for leading Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Digital Delivery across multiple large and complex projects simultaneously within Suffolk’s Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Division. The Digital Engineering Manager serves as the primary leader for project-level digital strategy and execution, driving alignment across project teams, design partners, trade contractors, and vendors to ensure digital deliverables are compliant, actionable, and aligned with project goals. The role works closely with project teams to implement BIM in the field, perform QA/QC verification, and capture site conditions using advanced tools like laser scanning. Must be able to travel.

Requirements

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, specializing in AMAT or Manufacturing Product Design or related disciplines with demonstrated progression of technical knowledge and responsibilities.
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.
Maintains a high level of responsiveness, quality, and professionalism in fast-paced project environments.
Takes ownership of outcomes and follows through with accountability, urgency, and sound judgment.
Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across project teams and stakeholder groups.
Strong organizational and risk management skills, with the ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately.
Builds and maintains strong day-to-day relationships with project stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
Able to manage workplans, priorities, budgets, and interdependencies across multiple efforts simultaneously.
Continuously evaluates performance, applies lessons learned, and drives improvement across active projects.
Brings credible technical expertise in relevant digital tools, workflows, and emerging construction technologies.
Identifies opportunities to improve project delivery, enhance client value, and advance innovation in practice.
Communicates with clarity and influence, and is viewed as a trusted specialist by project teams and leadership.
Brings a positive, adaptable, and forward-looking approach, especially when navigating project challenges.
Substantial understanding of general construction techniques and systems.
Ability to identify coordination issues, propose solutions, and drive teams towards solutions.

Nice To Haves

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. Processes should be executed from Design to Maintenance capabilities.
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.
Develop and manage site logistics, sequencing, and safety models, incorporating field conditions, construction planning, and operational requirements.
Support constructability reviews, model-based planning, composite drawings, and other digital workflows that improve decision-making and field readiness.
Track and communicate the impact of design changes, RFIs, bulletins, delays, and added scope on coordination and digital delivery efforts.
Guide field-facing digital workflows including; digital layout, laser scanning, drone site capture, model validation, and as-built deliverable verification.
Proactively capture, manage, and integrate scan and site-capture data into project workflows to support quality control, progress tracking, and turnover readiness.
Support project-level implementation of construction technology pilots and innovative digital processes.
Ensure successful project team engagement with approved third-party vendors and digital service providers.
Collect, track, analyze, and report project data, KPIs, and digital performance metrics to support continual improvement.
Provide training, support, and guidance on Digital Engineering tools, platforms, and workflows to project teams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal project teams, design partners, trade contractors, and other stakeholders.
Review digital deliverables to ensure compliance with owner requirements, contractual obligations, BIM Execution Plans, and final turnover standards.