Sr. Project Design Technologist

CannonDesign • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

At CannonDesign we believe in leveraging data-driven solutions throughout our projects to improve outcomes. Our integrated BIM environment enables this process. The digital technology manager is responsible for ensuring the digital health and delivery of the project or program. While this role requires technology expertise, the driving need of this role is to provide a strategic understanding of how technology (both new and existing) can be best leveraged on large complex projects. This involves being part of the project from the RFP phases (recognizing any digital requirements or opportunities to advance technology), to being part of the capture and contract phase (to recognize any onerous digital requirements or capitalize on technology capabilities) through the digital planning of the design, execution and delivery phase of the project or program.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the digital realm of the A/E/C industry with a solid understanding of project phases from design through construction/close out required.
• Prior experience in BIM management, VDC coordination etc. for large programs or projects is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills,
• Must have experience training others in the design, delivery, and use of BIM.
• Strong leadership skills and client engagement capabilities.
• Must be knowledgeable in design software and comfortable with new technology testing and adoption.
• Strong technical knowledge of model authoring tools like Revit, analysis tools like, Insight 360, Dynamo, and review tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, Enscape and other Design Applications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Revit API is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and being responsible for the digital requirements on a project, typically including BIM strategies, specifications, data requirements, any advanced model delivery as well as any advanced use of technology on the project. This would include working with senior project leadership, clients and key project partners to understand, develop and review contractual documentation such as E203, G201, G202 and BIM Execution Plans.
• Working with the Design Technology team to identify best practices and standard workflows as well as new strategies and tools and defining the how they will be utilized on large programs and ensuring that they are executed on the project.
• Based on project specific needs either adopt CannonDesign processes and protocols or develop the needed enhancements to satisfy the project requirements and lead development or training on processes.
• Establishing and leading recurring technology related meetings such as client BIM engagement meetings, contractor BIM coordination, clash detection sessions or digitally enabled design review sessions as needed.
• Depending on the size of the project/program, leading a team of model managers and BIM specialists to ensure that the digital delivery is cohesive and standardized across the program delivery mechanisms. This includes regular model audits and creating optimization strategies to keep our teams productive.
• Partnering with consultants and our clients to ensure that the digital health of the models is maintained, and digital collaboration is supported as needed.
• Responsible for identifying additional technology opportunities to be leveraged on the project, leading to better client outcomes and advancing firm expertise. The digital technology manager, in partnership with the Design Technology team, be responsible for the successful rollout of these new technologies on the project.
• Working with the Design Technology team to bring new technologies to design teams and bring design & delivery insight to the broader organization.
• Travel as required.
• May perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.
• For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits .

What This Job Offers

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