Designer Software Technology Leader

Salas O'Brien•Evansville, IN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer Software Technology Leader provides division-level leadership for BIM standards, software workflows, model coordination, and document management platforms while also supporting project execution on selected large and medium-sized projects. This role connects strategy and delivery by helping the Evansville team use BIM tools consistently, improve collaboration across disciplines, and apply practical technology solutions during design and construction administration. The scope of this role includes both divisional and project responsibilities. Divisional responsibilities focus on standards, governance, training, software strategy, workflow improvement, and knowledge sharing across the Evansville team. Project responsibilities focus on applying those standards and tools to active work, including BIM execution planning, model coordination, clash detection, drawing setup, scan integration, and communication with Project Managers during design and construction administration. This role does not require expert-level proficiency in every software platform used by the division. However, the BIM Technology Leader is expected to understand the purpose of each major platform, how the platforms connect across disciplines, where workflow gaps exist, and when additional subject matter expertise is needed. The role will also monitor technology and software developments, evaluate their potential value, and recommend improvements that support productivity, quality, and collaboration. A successful candidate will combine technical credibility, practical project execution experience, and the ability to influence teams without direct authority. This person should be comfortable translating project needs into BIM workflows, guiding others through software and coordination challenges, and helping establish repeatable processes that improve quality and efficiency across the division. This role is vital to the continued development of technology platforms for Salas O’Brien in Evansville, IN. The position will help the division evaluate and improve its tools, establish consistent workflows, and add value to projects through improved productivity, coordination, and quality.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant industry experience in BIM, design technology, engineering design, project coordination, or related technical project delivery roles.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Design Software Knowledge: Autodesk REVIT, Autodesk Plant 3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma (Build / BIM360), Procore, Navisworks – Inventor, RECAP, BIMDEX
General Software Experience: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to lead initiatives forward on time and within budget.
Ability to carry light equipment and field measurement tools (typically 15 lbs. or less)
Ability to work on a computer and prepare field notes or sketches in both office and industrial environments
Ability to navigate multi-level industrial facilities, including stairs and ladders
Ability to interpret technical drawings, models, and design documentation
Ability to recognize safety alarms and signals, including while wearing hearing protection
Ability to walk extended distances on industrial or construction sites and work outdoors in varying conditions
Ability to work in protective equipment, including respirators or other required safety gear, in industrial environments

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Represent the Evansville division on the Salas O’Brien National BIM Task Force
Form and lead an Evansville Software Committee made up of our individual Software SMEs.
Identify design software subject matter experts in other divisions and coordinate with them to share standards, solve workflow challenges, and promote consistent practices where appropriate.
Develop and Lead Succession Planning for the Software Committee
Own, improve, and maintain the Master BIM Execution Plan Template and Evansville CAD Standards.
Develop, evaluate, and streamline existing workflow processes and integration / collaboration techniques.
Project Setup Procedures across multiple Software Platforms
Drawing Template File Creation / Maintenance
Model Integration Procedure / Framework
Clash Detection Procedure
QA / QC BIM Execution Plan
Lead Evaluation / Planning / Deployment of Existing Software Upgrades
Identify / Develop Training Support – New Employees, Annual Software Functionality Improvements, QC Model Checking
Troubleshooting Support for Division
Serve as Divisional Liaison with Autodesk
Evaluating New Technology
Support our National Development of AI Integrations
Information Sharing Between Software Platforms
Support Project Managers during pursuit strategy, execution planning, and labor estimation for new large and medium-sized project opportunities, with emphasis on BIM scope, coordination requirements, software needs, and project setup assumptions.
Lead BIM Execution Plan Development / Implementation
Lead Project Setup across all Software Platforms
Lead Drawing Setup across all Software Platforms
Facilitating model coordination through leading design coordination meetings
Facilitating scan integration
Lead Clash Detection Process
Lead Coordination of Title block
Deliverable Details Communication to Project Manager on Status of each Topic.
Perform Overall BIM QA / QC Check of all Drawing Deliverables
Ability to lead project design coordination meetings, documenting meeting minutes, and documenting all decisions/action items to progress project efforts.