Design Technology Lead - Account

Your Role

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 a design technology ecosystem that enables Gensler 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!

We are seeking experienced design professionals with a passion for leadership, innovation, and problem solving to join a long-term, multi-office high-profile account. As a Design Technology Lead, the focus will be on leading BIM Standards, digital practice strategy, as well as BIM adoption, implementation, and management across the account. In this role you will partner with the Account Leadership Team to establish goals and strategic plans in support of overall account 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 and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Lead the implementation, management and execution of BIM/digital modeling practices 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.

• Advance the established digital strategy and develop new workstreams to exceed our current client requirements.

• Establish, communicate, and interpret changes in best practices, protocols, and other related matters specific the account’s goals and objectives.

• Proactive engagement and response to general design technology support requests at the project level.

• 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.

• Identify, develop, and deploy workflows, tools, and efficiencies that will bring value-proposition to our projects.

• Identify and resolve opportunities around model-management to optimize performance and user-experience.

• 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 BIM standards and digital practice innovation strategy is preferred.

• Solid knowledge of Navisworks and AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of Dynamo is preferred.

• 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.

• Proven experience working with client stakeholders and internal leadership groups.

• 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.  

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 Wellbeing 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.