Gensler

Project Design Technology Lead - Aviation

Gensler$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical training with 5+ years in a project-specific BIM/digital design role.
  • Expert proficiency in Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Strong command of Navisworks and AutoCAD, with familiarity in point clouds and Dynamo seen as a plus.
  • Proven leadership on large-scale projects, preferably with design-build experience and experience managing external consultants.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop training materials and provide ongoing technical support to project teams.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate design technology concepts across varying project levels.
  • Creative problem-solver with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation and management of the BIM/digital modeling pipeline through all design phases.
  • Partner with Regional Design Technology Leaders to monitor model metrics and analytical data.
  • Identify and resolve issues in model management to optimize performance and user experience.
  • Develop project-specific BIM execution plans based on the established Gensler standards framework.
  • Formulate and execute a design technology strategy that aligns with each project’s unique complexity and lean delivery framework.
  • Develop design solutions using various tools, scripting, and workflows, and coordinate project-specific BIM training.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with client stakeholders and project teams through effective communication and proactive engagement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness programs and flexible spending options.
  • Generous paid holidays, paid time off, and a commitment to work-life balance.
  • 401k plan, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice-annual bonus opportunities.
  • Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees.
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes.
  • Engaging work culture featuring curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, and Wellbeing Week events.
Full Job Description
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.


Your Qualifications

  • 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. Design Build experience is preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of Navisworks and AutoCAD.
  • 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.
  • 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.


**If the position is located in San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose, CA, the base salary will be estimated between $125,000 - $150,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 50 locations and more than 6,000 professionals networked across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
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