Senior VDC Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Plan + Control for Suffolk’s Mission Critical business.
• Create 3D, 4D, and 5D models for site safety & logistics plans and trade coordination.
• Run clash reports for coordination meetings.
• Support Plan + Control management and delivery, ensuring successful project team experiences with all approved 3rd party vendors.
• Support vendor management and billing.
• Collect, track, and report on KPI data.
• Manage scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for Digital Engineering services on projects.
• Provide training and support of software and tools to project teams.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing project teams.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an accredited industry related curriculum.
• 1-5 years of VDC related design and/or construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents and drawings, to navigate 3d models, and to identify different building systems.
• Certification or competency with the following applications: Procore, Autodesk Suite, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam at a minimum.

Necessary Attributes

• Maintains high service levels even when working under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative partner on a team.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Maintains responsibility for day-to-day interaction and relationships with all project stakeholders.