Project Design Technology Lead - BIM Platforms

Overview

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 incorporate workflows, best practices and content shared across the project and firm.
• Identify and resolve opportunities around model-management to optimize performance and user experience.
• Articulate and report on key performance indicators of design technology practices across the duration of projects.
• Develop project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) derived from the Gensler standards framework set by the Regional Design Technology leadership.
• Lead collaboration efforts with contractor and owner BIM groups on large projects setting.
• Co-ordinate regularly with all project stakeholders including Client, Program Management team, Executive Architect Team and Consultant BIM Managers.
• Author/Develop design solutions to address project needs using various tools, scripting, and workflows.
• Recognize the degree and complexity of a project and co-author the right design technology strategy to optimize project performance as well as support an integrated and lean project delivery framework.
• Establish, communicate, and interpret changes in best practices, protocols, and other related matters.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with office and studio leaders by improving communication, transparency, and involvement throughout the duration of a project.
• Mentoring and train project team on best practices in BIM and elevate the baseline aptitude of project teams using BIM.
• Execution of digital fluency between design applications to eliminate waste.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Architecture and prior work experience in the construction industry;
• 8+ years of experience in a project-specific BIM/digital design role of all phases of design and delivery;

• ISO19650 Information Management Certification/Accreditation

• Expert knowledge of and proven practical background in Autodesk Revit Architecture and other related Building Information Modeling software, including Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM360 collaboration, Navisworks for co-ordination & clash detection;
• Experience with Design Visualization tools and applications such as 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Vray, etc.
• Familiarity and preferably some experience with Computational Design applications such as Dynamo, Rhino/Grasshopper, etc.
• Familiarity with Performance Design applications such as Climate Studio, EC3, Fenestra Pro, Ladybug Tools etc.
• Knowledge of implementing International BIM Standards like ISO 19650 throughout the duration of the project.
• Experience working in Architecture or Interior Design practices, with detailed knowledge of project processes, milestones and deliverables;
• Good knowledge of architecture and interior design processes and workflows;
• An articulate communicator who can convey Design Technology-related concepts to all levels of design and delivery professionals;
• Entrepreneurial spirit that embraces change and constantly seeks out new opportunities;
• Reliable, responsive and a positive attitude with the highest degree of integrity;
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands;
• Punctual, able to adhere to deadlines, and have a strong work ethic;
• Applications we work with
• Design Authoring – Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks
• Collaboration – BIM360/ACC
• Computational Design – Grasshopper, Dynamo
• Building Performance Simulation – Climate Studio, Ladybug tools, EC3, Sefaira
• Visualization – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax
• Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity
• Development – C#, Python
• To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.
• Life at Gensler
• As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design.
• From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
• We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs.
• We also offer profit sharing 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.
• We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.