The Opportunity
The Senior Digital Delivery Lead serves as a senior technical lead for highly complex, multi-discipline, and high-visibility projects, providing advanced coordination, QA/QC, technical direction, and mentorship. This role partners with project teams and Digital Delivery leadership to support project delivery, guide digital delivery strategy, maintain alignment with firm standards, and contribute to and advance consistent digital delivery practices across PAE in alignment with established firm standards.
Who We AreÂ
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.
What You'll Do
- Lead digital delivery for multiple highly complex, multi-discipline, and highvisibility projects in partnership with Project Managers and project teamsÂ
- Develop and direct BIM workflows, including model segmentation, links, file management, and project collaboration strategiesÂ
- Provide advanced technical direction to project teams on model setup, coordination processes, and digital deliverable expectationsÂ
- Direct project model environments and digital delivery workflows using BIMÂ 360, ACC, and related toolsÂ
- Define and communicate project digital deliverable requirements to design and production teamsÂ
- Lead BIM quality strategy and document QA/QC processes, maintaining ownership of digital delivery quality throughout the project lifecycleÂ
- Guide project teams on QMP processes and BIM-specific quality expectationsÂ
- Develop and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans aligned with firm standards, project requirements, and client expectationsÂ
- Lead BIM kickoff meetings and ongoing coordination discussions with project teams, clients, and external partnersÂ
- Share lessons learned and contribute to BIM standards, tools, process enhancements, and rollout of new digital delivery practicesÂ
- Apply advanced understanding of Level of Development requirements to advise on scope, fees, and digital deliverable expectationsÂ
- Apply understanding of project scope, schedule, and budget to align digital delivery activities with project goals and delivery commitmentsÂ
- Mentor Digital Delivery Leads, junior BIM staff, and project teams through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and project supportÂ
- Ensure project teams have appropriate software access, model-sharing support, and digital delivery tools to meet project needsÂ
- Support internal BIM development efforts and rollout of new digital delivery toolsÂ
- Serve as a senior technical resource and escalation point for complex digital delivery, coordination, and model quality issues on assigned projectsÂ
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of industry experience with advanced BIM or digital delivery responsibilities
- Demonstrated success leading digital delivery for complex or multi-discipline projects across the project lifecycle
- Strong working knowledge of BIM workflows, model coordination, QA/QCÂ processes, and digital deliverable requirementsÂ
- Experience supporting digital delivery across the project lifecycle on complex multi-discipline projects
- Relevant certification or equivalent demonstrated proficiency in BIM, digital delivery, Autodesk platforms, or related tools preferred
- Willingness to travelÂ
- Strong communication skills and confidence leading digital delivery discussions with project teams, clients, and external partnersÂ
- Advanced understanding of AEC workflows and multidisciplinary engineering coordinationÂ
- Strong proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 / ACC, and related digital delivery toolsÂ
- Ability to lead BIM workflows, model environments, and digital deliverable requirements on highly complex projectsÂ
- Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, model health, and digital delivery quality expectations across the project lifecycleÂ
- Ability to advise on Level of Development, scope, fees, and digital deliverable expectationsÂ
- Strong attention to detail and awareness of project-wide coordination impacts, risks, and dependenciesÂ
- Ability to manage workload and priorities across multiple complex projects and deadlinesÂ
- Ability to mentor others and positively influence standards, tools, and process improvementsÂ
- Strong technical judgment in resolving complex coordination, model management, and digital delivery issues
What We OfferÂ
- Hiring Base Salary Range: $97,200- $120,800Â annualÂ
- This position is eligible for time and a half overtime pay
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered. At PAE, employees are eligible for annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs. The above range represents PAE's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Â
In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:Â
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)Â
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contributionÂ
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association duesÂ
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipendÂ
- Life insurance and disability benefitsÂ
- Hybrid work scheduleÂ
- Employee Assistance ProgramÂ
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
- To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package, visit https://www.pae-engineers.com/careers/benefits. This information is provided per the Equal Pay Act
Our commitment to pay equityÂ
PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.Â
To find out more visit our website.
What We’re Made OfÂ
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. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.
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.Â
Fine PrintÂ
Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.
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.Â
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.Â
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