About the Role
The Digital Delivery Lead serves as an advanced project-level digital delivery lead for complex and multi-discipline projects, providing coordination, QA/QC, technical guidance, and team mentorship. This role partners closely with project teams and Digital Delivery leadership to support project delivery, maintain alignment with firm standards, and advance consistent digital delivery practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead BIM delivery for complex and multi-discipline projects in partnership with Project Managers
- Plan and coordinate BIM workflows, including model segmentation, links, and file management strategies
- Provide technical guidance to project delivery teams on model setup, coordination processes, and digital deliverable expectations
- Manage project model environments and digital delivery workflows using BIM 360, ACC, Forma, and related tools
- Support the development and communication of project BIM deliverable requirements to design and production teams
- Lead and document BIM-related QA/QC processes in a timely manner, maintaining ongoing ownership of BIM quality throughout the project lifecycle
- Train project teams on QMP processes and BIM-specific quality expectations
- Develop and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans aligned with firmwide standards
- Lead BIM kickoff meetings with clients and external partners; share best practices with the team
- Demonstrate strong client service by anticipating BIM-related needs, communicating clearly, and representing PAE’s standards and professionalism in all interactions
- Share lessons learned and contribute to BIM standards, tools, and process enhancements
- Apply BIM Level of Development (LOD) expertise to advise on project scope, fees, and deliverable expectations
- Broaden understanding of project scope, schedule, and budget to align BIM activities with overall project goals
- Mentor junior BIM staff and contribute to the development of team members through knowledge sharing and project support
- Support internal BIM development tasks and rollouts of new digital delivery tools
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of industry experience with advanced BIM responsibilities
- Relevant certification or equivalent demonstrated proficiency in BIM, digital delivery, Autodesk platforms, or related tools preferred
- Willingness to travel
- Strong communication skills and confidence leading BIM coordination discussions with project teams, clients, and external partners
- Advanced understanding AEC workflows and multidisciplinary engineering coordination
- Strong proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/ACC/Forma, and related digital delivery tools
- Ability to manage BIM workflows, model environments, and digital deliverable requirements on complex projects
- Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, model health, and BIM quality expectations across the project lifecycle
- Ability to advise on Level of Development, scope, and digital delivery expectations
- Proficient in Microsoft tools to support multi-project coordination and workflow management
- Strong attention to detail and awareness of project-wide coordination impacts, risks, and dependencies
- Ability to manage workload and priorities across multiple projects and deadlines
- Commitment to mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to standards, tools, and process improvements
Skills
- BIM
- Digital Delivery
- Autodesk platforms
- Revit
- Navisworks
- BIM 360
- ACC
- Forma
- Microsoft tools
- QA/QC processes
- Model health
- Level of Development (LOD)
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $96,800-$119,600 annual
Benefits
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401k profit sharing
- Professional development reimbursements
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
About the Company
- PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality.
- By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient.
- PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy.
- We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs.
- As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet.
- We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.
- Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all.
- We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA).
- PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond.
- Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.
Equal Opportunity
- In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
- PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
- This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
