Project Design Technology Lead - Aviation

Gensler • San Jose, CA

17d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Your Role We are seeking experienced design professionals with a passion for leadership, innovation, and problem solving to join a long-term, multi-office high-profile Aviation project delivery. As a Project Design Technology Lead, the focus will be on leading BIM and other digital modeling adoption, implementation, and management at a project level. In this role you will partner with the Project Leadership team to establish goals and strategic plans in support of project objectives. Candidates must have proven experience in leading design teams and external consultants, as well as demonstrating long-term commitment to executing high-profile project delivery. What You Will Do Lead the implementation, management and execution of BIM/digital modeling pipeline on projects throughout all phases of the design process. Partner with Regional Design Technology Leaders to monitor and report on model metrics and other analytical data throughout the life of projects. Identify and resolve opportunities around model-management to optimize performance and user-experience. Establish, communicate, and interpret changes in best practices, protocols, and other related matters. Develop project-specific BIM execution plans derived from the Gensler standards framework set by the Global Design Technology leadership. Recognize the degree and complexity of a project and develop the right design technology strategy to optimize project performance as well as support and integrate a lean project delivery framework. Author / Develop design solutions to address project needs using various tools, scripting, and workflows. Develop and strengthen relationships with client stakeholders, external partners, and project leaders by improving communication, transparency, and involvement throughout the duration of a project. Proactive engagement and response to general design technology support requests at the project level. Identify, develop, and deploy workflows, tools, and efficiencies that will bring value-proposition to our projects. Lead and coordinate project specific BIM training. Research and develop on a continuous basis, innovative methods based on extensive experience and an understanding of current trends / techniques related to design technology.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training or prior work experience in the building industry.
• 5+ years of experience in a project-specific BIM/digital design role of all phases of design and delivery.
• Expert knowledge of Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Experience leading on large-scale projects.
• Solid knowledge of Navisworks and AutoCAD.
• Articulate communicator, able to convey design technology concepts to all levels of design and delivery leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to listen and drive consensus through relationship building and ability to win the trust of teammates and project teams
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to develop learning material, deliver effective training, and provide ongoing education and technological support to project teams.
• Punctual, able to adhere to deadlines, and have a strong work ethic.
• Creative thinker dedicated to problem-solving, research, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Design Build experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with point clouds and as-built model coordination throughout a design build process is preferred.
• Knowledge of Dynamo is preferred.
• Highly desired understanding of design applications such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, etc.
• Knowledge in using data visualization platforms such as Power BI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, management and execution of BIM/digital modeling pipeline on projects throughout all phases of the design process.
• Partner with Regional Design Technology Leaders to monitor and report on model metrics and other analytical data throughout the life of projects.
• Identify and resolve opportunities around model-management to optimize performance and user-experience.
• Establish, communicate, and interpret changes in best practices, protocols, and other related matters.
• Develop project-specific BIM execution plans derived from the Gensler standards framework set by the Global Design Technology leadership.
• Recognize the degree and complexity of a project and develop the right design technology strategy to optimize project performance as well as support and integrate a lean project delivery framework.
• Author / Develop design solutions to address project needs using various tools, scripting, and workflows.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with client stakeholders, external partners, and project leaders by improving communication, transparency, and involvement throughout the duration of a project.
• Proactive engagement and response to general design technology support requests at the project level.
• Identify, develop, and deploy workflows, tools, and efficiencies that will bring value-proposition to our projects.
• Lead and coordinate project specific BIM training.
• Research and develop on a continuous basis, innovative methods based on extensive experience and an understanding of current trends / techniques related to design technology.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.
• As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level