What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Design Collaboration Lead position at GFT?
What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a Digital Design Collaboration Lead to join our Transportation Business Group with the option to work remote or hybrid at any one of our US based locations!
At GFT Infrastructure, we’re redefining how transportation infrastructure is delivered—leveraging digital innovation to shape a smarter, more connected future. Our Digital Delivery Practice sits at the forefront of the AEC industry, where we empower public and private sector clients with tailored digital strategies, data-driven insights, and integrated technology solutions that make infrastructure more efficient, resilient, and responsive to the needs of tomorrow.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
The Digital Delivery Design Data Collaboration Leader will play a strategic role in defining and implementing our firm-wide approach to design data environments, ensuring efficient collaboration, version control, and data governance across all project phases. With a focus on Bentley’s ProjectWise and Infrastructure Cloud, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and other platforms, you will serve as the technical and operational expert guiding the integration of cloud-based design and construction workflows.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $175,000
Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
Location: Remote or Hybrid
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
GFT is seeking a Digital Design Collaboration Lead to join our Transportation Business Group with the option to work remote or hybrid at any one of our US based locations!
At GFT Infrastructure, we’re redefining how transportation infrastructure is delivered—leveraging digital innovation to shape a smarter, more connected future. Our Digital Delivery Practice sits at the forefront of the AEC industry, where we empower public and private sector clients with tailored digital strategies, data-driven insights, and integrated technology solutions that make infrastructure more efficient, resilient, and responsive to the needs of tomorrow.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
The Digital Delivery Design Data Collaboration Leader will play a strategic role in defining and implementing our firm-wide approach to design data environments, ensuring efficient collaboration, version control, and data governance across all project phases. With a focus on Bentley’s ProjectWise and Infrastructure Cloud, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and other platforms, you will serve as the technical and operational expert guiding the integration of cloud-based design and construction workflows.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Be a leader in the development, deployment, and governance of CDE strategies across the organization, with a primary focus on Bentley ProjectWise and Infrastructure Cloud and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Serve as the subject matter expert for cloud-based CDE platforms including ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and BIM 360.
- Help define, enforce, and maintain standards, naming conventions, and workflows that enable us to align with ISO 19650 and industry best practices for the future.
- Help configure and administer CDE environments to support seamless project collaboration between design, engineering, and construction teams.
- Help standardize and implement the usage of Digital Twins
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, IT, and VDC/BIM leadership to integrate CDE platforms into enterprise systems and project delivery frameworks.
- Train and support internal teams in the effective use of ProjectWise, ACC, and other tools to promote consistency, quality, and compliance.
- Monitor platform performance, adoption, and data health using KPIs and system dashboards.
- Stay current on evolving technologies in the infrastructure and design collaboration space, particularly Bentley's and Autodesk’s cloud ecosystem.
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the AEC industry, with deep involvement in digital project delivery and CDE environments.
- Proven expertise with some combination of Bentley ProjectWise and/or Infrastructure Cloud, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, or other collaborative platforms is essential.
- Experience setting up and managing CDE platforms for large infrastructure or transportation projects.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface between technical teams and project stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of information management principles, ISO 19650, and project data governance.
- Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Relevant certifications (Bentley, Autodesk, ISO 19650 Practitioner) are a plus.
- Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, VBA, Python, etc.) for administrative tasks or customizations in CDE environments.
- Solid foundational understanding of AEC project design /delivery and the tools used (OpenRoads, OpenBridge, Civil3D, etc.) is desirable.
- Certifications from Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI, or ISO 19650 are a plus.
The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $175,000
Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
Location: Remote or Hybrid
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Salary : $130,000 - $175,000