Siddharth Kothari
Director of Digital Engineering Suffolk Construction Company
Siddharth Kothari is the Director of Digital Engineering at Suffolk Construction. He leads VDC operations across more than $3 billion in projects throughout the Southeast U.S. He has more than a decade of experience in BIM and VDC innovation and he specializes in driving technology adoption and data-driven decision-making in construction. He has implemented break-out tools including AI-powered analytics, automated drones, and laser scanning to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency on complex projects. He holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a Project Management Institute-certified project manager, and an American Institute of Architects/Design-Build Institute of America certified professional. He also is an FAA Part 107 drone pilot, and the holder of an MIT Advanced Data Science Certificate. Siddharth is recognized for bridging the gap between field execution and digital innovation in modern construction delivery.
Seminars
- Assessing organizational readiness: how do you know when foundational systems are mature enough to support the next wave of digital investment?
- Managing expectations when executive timelines don't align with realistic implementation roadmaps
- Measuring ROI on digitization efforts when benefits are indirect or long-horizon
- Building internal capability versus relying on vendors and consultants for digital expertise
- Addressing skills gaps and change fatigue as digital initiatives accumulate
