Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking a Design Technology Manager to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team in India. This individual will be part of the Design Technology group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping to lead the firm’s digital transformation in BIM, CAD, and computational design technologies by providing guidance, technological vision, and solution development. The Design Technology group will lead the firm in best practices for these types of technologies, helping to set the CDM Smith Way for our AEC design, planning, and construction practices, while also keeping the firm ahead of the curve with new and emerging technologies in this space, including the design technology elements of digital twins. This position is for a person who has demonstrated excellence in a variety of design technologies for the AEC industry and enjoys framing a problem, shaping & creating solutions, and helping to champion implementation. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Design Technology group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company.
The ideal candidate will have a proven record in the field of design technology, with a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity leading to tangible results.
Under the direction of the Design Technology Leader, the duties and responsibilities for this position include:
• Working on the cutting edge of design technology, solving design and process challenges using BIM, CAD, and computational design applications and methodologies, especially within the Autodesk and Bentley suites of AEC applications, and other associated digital tools and scripting languages such as Python.
• Creating solutions to complex architecture, engineering, and environmental science problems using a variety of tools and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice.
• Display excellent interpersonal skills to build quality relationships with the team and across the organization.
• Assist on initiatives and efforts, as part of a collaborative team, with your design technology expertise.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging digital technologies & best practices and new tools for AEC services – and how they could impact CDM Smith.
• Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for design technology hardware/software in use across the business.
• Manage and oversee a team of design technology experts, aligning the group to the Digital Engineering Solutions team’s goals and objectives along with the Design Technology Leader. This further includes providing guidance, instruction, training, and leadership skills to inspire the group to perform at their optimum, working efficiently together and maximizing the team’s potential.
• Motivate and inspire a team of design technology experts by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages bonding of group members (both within the area of design technology and across the broader team as a whole), and demonstrates flexibility.
• Manages staff, evaluates performance, mentors, approves paid time off (PTO) and training, ensures human resources (HR) policies are followed and makes recommendations regarding staffing decisions.
• Present to both internal and external audiences as needed.
• Assist with marketing, communications, and business development descriptions and activities as needed.
• Assist with internal and external website descriptions as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
Skills and Abilities:
• Experience leading and managing a team of staff. Team-oriented, positive, collaborative and reliable. Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and to manage time and changing priorities.
• Expert knowledge and proven ability in the area of AEC geospatial services. Inquisitive, with a desire to ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of business issues. Passionate about helping AEC business lines drive their success in using design technology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well with people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic and diplomatic partner with our business units.
• Innovative and able to apply critical thinking skills to generate new solutions/ideas that create value and improve processes.
• Detail oriented with the ability to assist with executing highly complex or specialized projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. 10 years of related experience with at least 3 of those years in a management or leadership capacity. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
