Design Technology Lead - Account

Position Overview

Placed at the heart of Gensler's People + Process + Technology the Design Technology Community is key to the firm's digital transformation of creative and project delivery practices throughout the globe. Our ultimate outcome is to co-create a design technology ecosystem that leverages the most advanced methodologies and technological solutions to reach a new level of creativity and deliver the most impactful designs to our clients.

We are seeking experienced design professionals with a passion for leadership, innovation, and problem solving to join a long-term, multi-office high-profile account. As a Design Technology Lead, you will be responsible for leading BIM Standards, digital practice strategy, as well as BIM adoption, implementation, and management across the account. You will partner with the Account Leadership Team to establish goals and strategic plans in support of overall objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, management, and execution of BIM/digital modeling practices on projects through all design phases.
• Partner with Regional Design Technology Leaders to monitor and report on model metrics and other analytical data throughout project lifecycles.
• Advance the established digital strategy and develop new workstreams to exceed current client requirements.
• Establish, communicate, and interpret changes in best practices, protocols, and other account-specific guidelines.
• Engage proactively in addressing design technology support requests at the project level.
• Assess project complexity and develop optimal design technology strategies to enhance performance and support a lean project delivery framework.
• Develop innovative design solutions using various tools, scripting, and workflows.
• Strengthen relationships with client stakeholders, external partners, and project leaders through improved communication and transparency.
• Identify and deploy workflows, tools, and efficiencies that enhance project value.
• Resolve model-management challenges to optimize performance and user experience.
• Lead and coordinate project-specific BIM training sessions.
• Continuously research and develop innovative methods based on current trends and extensive design technology expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training/prior work experience in the building industry.
• 5+ years of experience in a project-specific BIM/digital design role across all design and delivery phases.
• Expert knowledge of Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and managing external consultants.
• Solid knowledge of Navisworks and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Dynamo is preferred, along with familiarity with data visualization platforms like Power BI.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate design technology concepts effectively across all levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to develop learning materials, deliver effective training, and provide ongoing tech support.
• A commitment to punctuality, adhering to deadlines, and upholding a strong work ethic.
• Creative problem-solver dedicated to research, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Compensation: For positions located in San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose, CA, the base salary is estimated between $125,000 - $150,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage along with wellness programs and flexible spending options.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401k plan with profit sharing and employee stock ownership opportunities.
• Twice annual bonus opportunities and reimbursement for certain professional licenses, exam fees, and eligible tuition programs.
• A workplace culture that embraces diverse interests ranging from curated art exhibits and internal design competitions to Wellbeing Week, encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle.