Director, Digital Engineering

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. 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.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, clickhere.

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

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.

• 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.

Necessary Attributes:

• 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.

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.

The expected salary range for this position (Director, Digital Engineering) in US-NY-New York is between $222,000 and $311,000 USD. This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk's total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.