Design Technology Manager, A&E

Core States Group•Kent, WA

9h•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Technology Manager, A&E ensures that the Architecture & Engineering service line has the technology, standards, content, and support needed to deliver work efficiently and consistently. The role coordinates across A&E disciplines and partners with discipline leaders, BIM managers, project teams, IT, software vendors, and the broader Design Technology team to maintain effective templates, applications, licensing, onboarding, and production workflows. The manager identifies gaps, prioritizes improvements, and drives practical solutions that support project delivery, quality, and staff productivity. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of Core States offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Tampa, Florida; King of Prussia or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Kent, Washington. Travel is expected and may be up to 25%.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience supporting design technology, BIM/VDC, or AEC production operations.
Experience coordinating technology, standards, content, or workflow improvements across multiple AEC disciplines.
Experience with software administration, licensing, onboarding, training, or vendor coordination.
Working knowledge of AEC project delivery and production documentation processes.
Experience with Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with discipline-specific AEC applications used across Architecture and Engineering.
Experience with Bluebeam and Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360.
Understanding of templates, shared content, project setup, standards, and application deployment practices.
Ability to review software usage and support data and translate findings into operational recommendations.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools and learning management or service desk platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, information technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Prior team leadership or project/program coordination experience.
Knowledge of Dynamo, scripting, automation, or AI-enabled production workflows.

Responsibilities

Assess operating needs across A&E disciplines and coordinate improvements to production workflows, standards, and technology practices.
Own the health and ongoing improvement of A&E templates, project setup resources, title blocks, details, families, blocks, and other production content, coordinating with discipline BIM managers and project teams.
Coordinate the evaluation, deployment, configuration, and support of applications used by A&E teams, including Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and related tools.
Partner with IT and procurement to forecast software demand, manage license assignments and renewals, identify underused licenses, and resolve access or licensing issues.
Create and maintain onboarding resources, training materials, and role-based guidance so employees can use approved tools, templates, content, and workflows effectively.
Coordinate technology onboarding for new employees and project teams, including account and application readiness, standards orientation, and required training.
Work with A&E market and discipline leaders to understand production needs, surface recurring issues, and prioritize solutions based on business impact.
Collaborate with Design Technology leads, BIM managers, AI workflow partners, Quality, Workplace Technology, and Software Development to implement and sustain improvements.
Guide adoption of approved standards, applications, and workflows; communicate changes and collect feedback to ensure solutions work in practice.
Monitor support trends, adoption, license utilization, content gaps, and workflow outcomes; provide clear reporting and recommendations to Design Technology leadership.
Coordinate with software vendors and external partners on product issues, training, implementation planning, and opportunities to improve A&E operations.
Promote consistent practices while accounting for discipline-specific and client-specific requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
401(k) match with immediate vesting.
Competitive health benefits, including an HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
Generous paid time off.
Team wellness challenges.
Free virtual gym app.
Wholesale club membership reimbursement.
Employee recognition programs.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work environment.
Tuition reimbursement.