Sr. Project Design Technologist

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

About The Role

At CannonDesign we believe in leveraging data-driven solutions throughout our projects to improve outcomes. Our integrated BIM environment enables this process. The digital technology manager is responsible for ensuring the digital health and delivery of the project or program. While this role requires technology expertise, the driving need of this role is to provide a strategic understanding of how technology (both new and existing) can be best leveraged on large complex projects. This involves being part of the project from the RFP phases (recognizing any digital requirements or opportunities to advance technology), to being part of the capture and contract phase (to recognize any onerous digital requirements or capitalize on technology capabilities) through the digital planning of the design, execution and delivery phase of the project or program.

Here's What You'll Do

• Identifying and being responsible for the digital requirements on a project, typically including BIM strategies, specifications, data requirements, any advanced model delivery as well as any advanced use of technology on the project. This would include working with senior project leadership, clients and key project partners to understand, develop and review contractual documentation such as E203, G201, G202 and BIM Execution Plans.
• Working with the Design Technology team to identify best practices and standard workflows as well as new strategies and tools and defining the how they will be utilized on large programs and ensuring that they are executed on the project.
• Based on project specific needs either adopt CannonDesign processes and protocols or develop the needed enhancements to satisfy the project requirements and lead development or training on processes.
• Establishing and leading recurring technology related meetings such as client BIM engagement meetings, contractor BIM coordination, clash detection sessions or digitally enabled design review sessions as needed.
• Depending on the size of the project/program, leading a team of model managers and BIM specialists to ensure that the digital delivery is cohesive and standardized across the program delivery mechanisms. This includes regular model audits and creating optimization strategies to keep our teams productive.
• Partnering with consultants and our clients to ensure that the digital health of the models is maintained, and digital collaboration is supported as needed.
• Responsible for identifying additional technology opportunities to be leveraged on the project, leading to better client outcomes and advancing firm expertise. The digital technology manager, in partnership with the Design Technology team, be responsible for the successful rollout of these new technologies on the project.
• Working with the Design Technology team to bring new technologies to design teams and bring design & delivery insight to the broader organization.
• Travel as required.
• May perform other duties as required.
  
  

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the digital realm of the A/E/C industry with a solid understanding of project phases from design through construction/close out required.
• Prior experience in BIM management, VDC coordination etc. for large programs or projects is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills,
• Must have experience training others in the design, delivery, and use of BIM.
• Strong leadership skills and client engagement capabilities.
• Must be knowledgeable in design software and comfortable with new technology testing and adoption.
• Strong technical knowledge of model authoring tools like Revit, analysis tools like, Insight 360, Dynamo, and review tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, Enscape and other Design Applications.
• Knowledge of the Revit API is preferred but not required.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $127,600 to $159,500 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

About Our Firm

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

About Working Here

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
  
  

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.