Job Description
The Opportunity
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.
Who We Are
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 BIM delivery for complex and multi-discipline projects in partnership with Project Managers and project teams
- Plan and coordinate BIM workflows, including model segmentation, links, and project collaboration 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 development and communication of project BIM deliverable requirements to design and production teams
- Lead and document BIM-related QA/QC processes and maintain 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 firm standards and project requirements
- Lead BIM kickoff meetings and ongoing coordination discussions with project teams, clients, and external partners
- Share lessons learned and contribute to BIM standards, tools, and process enhancements
- Apply understanding of BIM Level of Development (LOG, LOI) requirements to advise on scope, fees, and digital deliverable expectations
- Develop a working understanding of project scope, schedule, budget, and align BIM support activities with project goals
- Mentor junior Digital Delivery staff through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and project support
- Support internal BIM development efforts and rollouts of new digital delivery tools
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of industry experience with advanced BIM or digital delivery 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.
What We Offer
- Hiring Base Salary Range: $96,800-$119,600 annual
- 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.
In addition, PAE offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- 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
- 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 equity
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.
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What We’re Made Of
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.
Fine Print
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.
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.
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