Design Technology Lead

Placed at the heart of Gensler’s People + Process + Technology the Design Technology Community is key to the firm’s digital transformation of our creative and project delivery practices throughout the globe. Our ultimate outcome is to co-create an innovative and progressive ecosystem that enables our practitioners to leverage the most advanced methodologies and technological solutions reaching a new level of creativity and delivering the most impactful designs to our clients. So, if you are a disruptive technologist that’s ready to change the world with big and impactful ideas, we want you to join our growing and innovative team!

Your Role

As part of our Northeast Design Technology studio your role as a Design Technology Leader, will be focused on researching, promoting, elevating and strategically implementing our diverse ecosystem focusing on BIM while also linking to the range of evolving digital workflows; AI, Computational Design, and Generative Design to the to name a few. A critical multifaceted role that provides technical leadership, strategic value and deep tactical expertise in the design technology and digital project delivery space to our office and project teams.  You will use your soft skills, relationship building and technical expertise to drive with process enhancement, innovation, optimization and digital platforms implementation in partnership / collaboration with your peers in the Design Technology studio.

People are the heartbeat of the innovative process.  Your role will focus on empowering our practitioners and engaging them in a way that drives curiosity, culture, and commitment around Design Technology and our platforms and initiatives.  Process enhancement and alignment are essential and when coupled with the right people, can lead to highly efficient teams.  Your role will combine real-world experience within the AECO industry and the ability to incorporate data and team feedback to drive process enhancement.  Technology is paramount to achieving our goals and is a mechanism for execution and delivery.  Your role will focus on incorporating the “right tool for the right opportunity” to advance and deliver on innovation.

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute BIM best practices and BIM Project Execution Planning
• Manage and collaborate with consultants, vendors, and other resources to coordinate and deliver on goals
• Create and manage BIM coordinators to support projects
• Lead and manage R&D efforts related to Design Technology
• Collaborate with practitioners and design synergy on how to adopt “back to basics” thinking around design authoring
• Lead and advance BIM, ISO 19650, client and industry standards (where applicable)
• Promote quality control/assurance by collaborating with technical directors
• Integrate parametric and digital thinking as part of the design storytelling for our design teams
• Lead and contribute to cultural, process-driven and technical training in practice  
• Help create a brand and ecosystem for Design Technology
• Development, implementation and support of tools, templates, models, digital deliverables and workflows
• Reduce waste through Interoperability pipeline development
• Transform smart-digital data-driven ideas into reality implemented on projects
• Champion digital transformation and cultural change throughout the region
• Collaborate with Regional Design Technology leaders on requirements and priorities
• Participate in establishing and driving the Design Technology roadmap for the region
• Research emerging technologies and define use-cases for implementation on projects

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design or equivalent with 5-12 years of experience in AEC/O space
• Strong command of the Design Delivery process through construction
• Documented progressive growth and experience in leading / supporting Design Technology and innovative framework / workflows in project delivery
• Expert Knowledge of Revit, BIM 360, ACC required, Dynamo and Revit API knowledge a plus
• Articulate communicator with strong storytelling ability to push DT events and new innovative concepts and ideas in a highly creative culture
• Lead implementation, training, and adoption of new Design Technology Tools, including the Gensler NForm ecosystem
• Entrepreneurial spirit that embraces change and constantly seeks new engagement opportunities
• Ability to foster an innovative culture and bring ideas to market
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to listen and drive consensus through relationship building and ability to win the trust of teammates and project teams
• Strong knowledge in design authoring technology platforms in areas of implementation, practice and development for Enscape, Twinmotion  Rhino, and Navisworks.
• Expert in implementing and supporting design collaboration platforms
• Familiarity with Performance Design applications and analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to develop learning material, deliver effective training and provide ongoing education and technological support to project teams
• Thorough understanding of visualization tools, workflows and deliverables around images, video, and alternate experiences
• Reliable, punctual, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions 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, 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. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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.