Design Technology Manager

Job Description

The responsibilities of the title as noted above are as shown below. These are general descriptions that may or may not apply to specific team members who possess these titles. These are made generally available to the VBC | Studio organization as a whole in order to clearly delineate areas of growth or improvement for those aiming to gain additional experience and increased responsibility.

• Generate, customize, and maintain design technology standards
• Manage and develop configurations and customizations to ensure that all are completed and in line with standards and other general office and project procedures
• Manage and supervise BIM Coordinator and | or Design Technology Consultants as required
• Generate, manage, and track BIM-based quality control reviews
• Manage and implement BIM360 standard processes and revisions in conjunction with Director of Design Operations and Vice President of Design
• Provide proactive support to project design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction teams including, but not limited to, BIM implementation planning, project setup and technology configuration to ensure successful outcomes
• Advise and assist Product Design team with standard documentation training endeavors
• Attend interviews for all technology intensive hires for advisement purposes only
• Provide orientation and training to all BIM based staff and orient to BIM-related office standards, procedures, and software
• Respond to, trouble shoot, generate and implement BIM improvements as suggested by VBC | Studio team members
• Generate and maintain BIM manuals, procedures, and Revit template updates
• Assist VP of Design with Modular Design and Engineering manual where needed
• Work actively with Director of Design Operations to improve quality and efficiency in project delivery process through model improvements and technology integration
• Coordinate inclusion of standard office documents in BIM templates with Research and Approvals Manger
• Conduct periodic project factory visits to ensure compliance with project documentation and to aid in documentation strategies
• Interface with construction and manufacturing teams to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC projects
• Support VP of Design to train and mentor junior team members
• Generate and record responses to internal and external Customer comments and requests in a professional, timely, and courteous manner
• Support strategies that will help meet the needs of and improve the level of service to internal and exterior Customers

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Design, Construction or professional degree in Architecture required; Master’s degree preferred
• Engineering, Architecture, Interior Architecture, Construction experience required
• 8-10 Years of experience required
• DfMA familiarity required
• AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360 proficiency required
• Bluebeam Revu proficiency required
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to function as part of a team
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must have be an independent problem-solver and appreciate and thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Additional information

• Reports to Director of Design Operations
• Work closely with Vice President of Design
• Works closely with VBC | Studio Project Architects on project specific items
• Works closely with VBC | Studio Design Drafters on project specific items
• Works closely with VBC | Construction Project Managers on project specific items
• Works closely with VBC | Manufacturing Project Managers on project specific items
• Works closely with BIM Coordinator to manage BIM and associated needs
• Position located at VBC | Studio Main Office
• Travel expected 4-6 times a year