Project Engineer - Career Start - Los Angeles (July 2025)

Suffolk Construction - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The BIM / VDC Manager at Suffolk is responsible for leading the Digital Engineering Group, focusing on the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), and Plan + Control for the Aviation business. This role involves managing multiple large and complex projects, developing BIM Execution Plans, and ensuring effective collaboration among project teams and third-party vendors. The position requires hands-on execution, oversight of team members, and a commitment to achieving project goals while driving innovation in construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of Digital Engineering, Virtual Design & Construction, and Plan + Control for Suffolk's Aviation business in Florida.
• Develop BIM Execution Plans and Digital Engineering strategies that achieve/exceed Suffolk and our clients' goals.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for Digital Engineering services for projects and pursuits.
• Develop 3D, 4D, 5D, 6D, & 7D models to support pursuits, preconstruction, construction, and handover phases.
• Manage DE/VDC/P+C on multiple large and complex projects simultaneously, driving the coordination process while balancing stakeholder interests.
• Ensure successful project team experiences with all approved 3rd party vendors.
• Collect, track, and report project data and KPIs; implement processes for continual improvement.
• Create reports and presentations on analytical findings for delivery to senior management.
• Provide training and support of software and tools to project teams.
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with new and existing project teams.
• Manage a growing team focused on customer (project teams) and client success and satisfaction.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in an accredited industry related curriculum.
• Minimum 6+ years of VDC related design and/or construction experience with demonstrated progression of technical knowledge and responsibilities.
• Previous experience in aviation construction is a must.
• Proven success leading VDC on multiple large and complex projects simultaneously.
• Substantial understanding of general construction techniques and systems.
• Advanced capability in 3D parametric modeling software and model coordination software.
• Proven capability with mentoring and training; experience managing direct reports preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication; skilled in teaching, training, and presentations.