Design Technology Project Lead

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Dallas, TX
Senior level
Consulting • Design
The Role
The Design Technology Project Lead is responsible for leading BIM and design technology adoption within projects. Key responsibilities include managing BIM execution plans, collaborating with regional teams, reporting on project needs and successes, and developing innovative methods for design technology implementation.
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Your Role
 

Lead BIM and other design technology adoption, implementation, and advancement in the project environment. Passion for elevating the project work through Design Technology. You will be the main point of contact for the design technology within projects.
What You Will Do

  • Responsible for DT engagement and success at the project level.

  • Report on project DT needs (training opportunities, large/complex project with DT challenges, etc.).

  • 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 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.

  • Develop project-specific BIM execution plans derived from the Gensler standards framework set by the Global Design Technology

    leadership.

  • Author / Develop design solutions to address project needs through the use of various tools, scripting, and workflows.

  • Respond to general design technology support requests at the project level.

  • Research and develop on a continuous basis, innovative methods based on extensive experience and an understanding of current trends /

    techniques related to design technology.

  • Review project documentation to ensure and inform DT scope.

  • Potential DT Buddy to facilitate onboarding of new hires at the project levels.

  • Maintains BIM Execution Plan for the project.

Conduit for Disseminating DT Processes and Best Practices to the Project

  • Generate awareness by performing regular or "just-in.time" DT presentations to the project team.

  • Collaborate with Regional DT to push digital transformation to the project.

  • Maintain consistency with Global and Regional standards, still understanding and respecting the individual project needs.

Conduit for Success Stories of DT Engagement

  • Report on project DT updates to the Regional DT.

  • Collect success stories to share with the broader group.

  • Report on challenges and gaps in terms of DT adoption at the project level.

Your Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and prior work experience in the construction industry.

  • 5+ years of experience in a project-specific BIM/digital design role in all phases of design and delivery.

  • Expert knowledge of and proven practical background in Autodesk Revit Architecture and other related Building Information Modeling software, including BIM360 collaboration, and Navisworks for co-ordination & clash detection.

  • Experience with Design Visualization tools and applications such as 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Vray, etc. 

  • Knowledge 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 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.

  • A basic understanding of sustainable design and operations is preferred.

Applications we work with 

  • Design Authoring – Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks

  • Collaboration – BIM360

  • 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

Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, 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.

Top Skills

Autodesk Revit
Bim
Dynamo
Grasshopper
Rhino
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
7,309 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1965

What We Do

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.

Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.

We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.

Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.

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