Senior Digital Delivery (BIM) Lead

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: LACA Los Angeles - Culver City, CA 90230Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: DesignThe 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 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 digital delivery for multiple highly complex, multi-discipline, and high visibility projects in partnership with Project Managers and project teams 
Develop and direct BIM workflows, including model segmentation, links, file management, and project collaboration strategies 
Provide advanced technical direction to project teams on model setup, coordination processes, and digital deliverable expectations 
Direct project model environments and digital delivery workflows using BIM 360, ACC, and related tools 
Define and communicate project digital deliverable requirements to design and production teams 
Lead BIM quality strategy and document QA/QC processes, maintaining ownership of digital delivery quality throughout the project lifecycle 
Guide project teams on QMP processes and BIM-specific quality expectations 
Develop and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans aligned with firm standards, project requirements, and client expectations 
Lead BIM kickoff meetings and ongoing coordination discussions with project teams, clients, and external partners 
Share lessons learned and contribute to BIM standards, tools, process enhancements, and rollout of new digital delivery practices 
Apply advanced understanding of Level of Development requirements to advise on scope, fees, and digital deliverable expectations 
Apply understanding of project scope, schedule, and budget to align digital delivery activities with project goals and delivery commitments 
Mentor Digital Delivery Leads, junior BIM staff, and project teams through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and project support 
Ensure project teams have appropriate software access, model-sharing support, and digital delivery tools to meet project needs 
Support internal BIM development efforts and rollout of new digital delivery tools 
 Serve as a senior technical resource and escalation point for complex digital delivery, coordination, and model quality issues on assigned projects 
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/QC processes, and digital deliverable requirements 
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 travel
Strong communication skills and confidence leading digital delivery discussions with project teams, clients, and external partners 
Advanced understanding of AEC workflows and multidisciplinary engineering coordination 
Strong proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 / ACC, and related digital delivery tools 
Ability to lead BIM workflows, model environments, and digital deliverable requirements on highly complex projects 
Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, model health, and digital delivery quality expectations across the project lifecycle 
Ability to advise on Level of Development, scope, fees, and digital deliverable expectations 
Strong attention to detail and awareness of project-wide coordination impacts, risks, and dependencies 
Ability to manage workload and priorities across multiple complex projects and deadlines 
Ability to mentor others and positively influence standards