Design Technology Specialist

The Design Technology Support Specialist provides responsive project level technical support to design teams and serves as a key resource for BIM and digital practice initiatives. This role partners closely with the Design Technology Manager to support Revit Autodesk Forma and related design technologies while helping project teams implement firm standards optimize workflows and resolve technical challenges. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong technical expertise excellent communication skills and a passion for helping teams work more efficiently and effectively.

Job Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and support Autodesk and related design technology applications including Revit Forma Navisworks Bluebeam and visualization tools.

Serve as the first point of contact for project level design technology support requests.

Assist in the development implementation and maintenance of design technology standards technical documentation processes best practices and workflows.

Create manage and support Autodesk Forma projects including project setup member management permissions model coordination and data integration.

Assist with project startup activities including standards transfer template deployment project setup upgrades and archiving.

Monitor project model health and identify opportunities for performance improvements model optimization and workflow enhancements.

Assist with the development maintenance and deployment of Revit templates families project standards and content libraries.

Promote adoption of BIM and digital delivery best practices through training mentoring and project support.

Coordinate with the Design Technology Manager to evaluate test and deploy new software tools and workflows.

Assist project teams in maintaining model quality and compliance with firm standards through project reviews and support.

3 - 5 years of experience in the AEC industry.

Bachelors degree in architecture architectural technology computer science engineering or related field.

Experience with Revit worksharing linked models Autodesk Forma workflows model audits and project upgrades.

Working knowledge of Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) Forma Design Collaboration and cloud-based project delivery workflows

Practical experience implementing BIM standards project workflows and quality control procedures.

Demonstrated experience providing technical support troubleshooting and assistance within an AEC environment.

Working knowledge of additional design applications such as Bluebeam NavisWorks Forma Site and Building Design Rhino Enscape and energy modeling software.

Familiarity with building/life safety/local codes building specifications and construction means/methods

Familiarity with SharePoint Power BI and Microsoft Suite

Thorough understanding of AEC project delivery methods industry best practices and emerging technology trends.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to team members with varying levels of software proficiency.

Excellent time management organizational and written and verbal communication skills

Strong customer service mindset with a demonstrated ability to support project teams in a responsive and professional manner.

3 - 5 years of experience in the AEC industry.

Bachelors degree in architecture architectural technology computer science engineering or related field.

Experience with Revit worksharing linked models Autodesk Forma workflows model audits and project upgrades.

Working knowledge of Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) Forma Design Collaboration and cloud-based project delivery workflows

Practical experience implementing BIM standards project workflows and quality control procedures.

Demonstrated experience providing technical support troubleshooting and assistance within an AEC environment.

Working knowledge of additional design applications such as Bluebeam NavisWorks Forma Site and Building Design Rhino Enscape and energy modeling software.

Familiarity with building/life safety/local codes building specifications and construction means/methods

Familiarity with SharePoint Power BI and Microsoft Suite

Thorough understanding of AEC project delivery methods industry best practices and emerging technology trends.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to team members with varying levels of software proficiency.

Excellent time management organizational and written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IMAGINiT Clarity Content Catalog Enscape Lumion D5 Ideate software and Guardian

Familiarity in Python C# Grasshopper Dynamo and Revit API

Experience developing Revit families templates and content libraries.

Experience supporting AI enabled design and analysis tools.

Ability to train teams in relevant workflows and software packages

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies troubleshoot complex issues and develop practical solutions.

Experience creating and maintaining BIM execution plans project templates and standards documentation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance stop kneel or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud. While performing the duties of this job the employee is not exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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