Design Technology Project Lead

Location: Dallas, TX, US

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Your Role

Lead BIM and other design technology adoption, implementation, and advancement in the project environment. Passion for elevating the project work through Design Technology. You will be the main point of contact for the design technology within projects.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for DT engagement and success at the project level

• Report on project DT needs (training opportunities, large/complex project with DT challenges, etc.)

• Lead the implementation, management, and execution of BIM/digital modeling pipeline on projects throughout all phases of the design process

• Partner with Regional Design Technology to monitor and report on model metrics and other analytical data throughout the life of projects

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

• Develop project-specific BIM execution plans derived from the Gensler standards framework set by the Global Design Technology leadership

• Author / Develop design solutions to address project needs through the use of various tools, scripting, and workflows

• Respond to general design technology support requests at the project level.

• Research and develop on a continuous basis, innovative methods based on extensive experience and an understanding of current trends/techniques related to design technology

• Review project documentation to ensure and inform DT scope

• Potential DT Buddy to facilitate onboarding of new hires at the project levels

• Maintains BIM Execution Plan for the project

Conduit for Disseminating DT Processes and Best Practices to the Project

• Generate awareness by performing regular or "just-in.time" DT presentations to the project team.

• Collaborate with Regional DT to push digital transformation to the project

• Maintain consistency with Global and Regional standards, still understanding and respecting the individual project needs

Conduit for Success Stories of DT Engagement

• Report on project DT updates to the Regional DT

• Collect success stories to share with the broader group

• Report on challenges and gaps in terms of DT adoption at the project level

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and prior work experience in the construction industry

• 5+ years of experience in a project-specific BIM/digital design role in all phases of design and delivery

• Expert knowledge of and proven practical background in Autodesk Revit Architecture and other related Building Information Modeling software, including BIM360 collaboration, and Navisworks for co-ordination & clash detection

• Experience with Design Visualization tools and applications such as 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Vray, etc. 

• Knowledge and preferably some experience with Computational Design applications such as Dynamo, Rhino/Grasshopper, etc. 

• Familiarity with Performance Design applications such as Climate Studio, EC3, Fenestra Pro, Ladybug Tools, etc

• Knowledge of implementing International BIM Standards like ISO 19650 throughout the project.

• Experience working in Architecture or Interior Design practices, with detailed knowledge of project processes, milestones, and deliverables

• Good knowledge of architecture and interior design processes and workflows

• An articulate communicator who can convey Design Technology-related concepts to all levels of design and delivery professionals

• Entrepreneurial spirit that embraces change and constantly seeks out new opportunities

• Reliable, responsive, and a positive attitude with the highest degree of integrity

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands.

• Punctual, able to adhere to deadlines, and have a strong work ethic

• A basic understanding of sustainable design and operations is preferred

Applications we work with 

• Design Authoring – Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks

• Collaboration – BIM360

• Computational Design – Grasshopper, Dynamo

• Building Performance Simulation – Climate Studio, Ladybug tools, EC3, Sefaira

• Visualization – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax

• Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite

• Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity

• Development – C#, Python

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This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Dallas, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-5026 study ranks Dallas in the top 10 places to live in Texas! 

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, 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 “Well-being 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.