VDC Engineer

Company: Suffolk
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewAbout SuffolkSuffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. 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 and follow Suffolk on , , , , and .The RoleThe 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.This position supports Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Plan + Control for Suffolk's Mission Critical business. Executing these services on one or more Suffolk projects is the prime responsibility of this role.Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Plan + Control for Suffolk's Mission Critical business.
• Develop 3D, 4D, and 5D models for site safety & logistics plans and trade coordination.
• Create clash reports for coordination meetings. Run trade coordination meetings; capture meeting minutes, issues, and RFIs and work to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Perform design model quality control reviews and create reports.
• 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.
  • 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.
    • Monitors delivery; identifying, managing, or escalating potential risks.
    • Maintains responsibility for day-to-day interaction and relationships with all project stakeholders.Working ConditionsWhile 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.EEO StatementSuffolk 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.
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