Perkins+Will seeks a design technologist to lead implementation and support efforts as a Design Applications Manager (DAM) in our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, self-motivated, and collaborative leader, capable of engaging effectively with project teams, office leadership, and Perkins+Will’s firm-wide Digital Practice group. Strong communication skills are a must.
The Design Applications Manager will be expected to balance efforts between assisting project teams and providing technology support and training. The position requires expertise in Perkins+Will’s design applications (software), a solid foundation in all phases of architectural practice, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Specific project-related responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Education & Skills:
EOE.
The Design Applications Manager will be expected to balance efforts between assisting project teams and providing technology support and training. The position requires expertise in Perkins+Will’s design applications (software), a solid foundation in all phases of architectural practice, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Specific project-related responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Building Information Model (BIM) setup and project technology planning
- Assisting teams with the generation of BIM execution plans and other technology related plans, protocols, or workflows
- Continuous Quality Assurance with project teams to maintain BIM quality and fidelity, adherence to BIM plans, adherence to firm-wide modeling and information standards, and continuity of information across multiple applications.
- Coordination of application customization with internal or external application development resources
- Implementation of effective information protocols and workflows between project teams and external consultants
- Coordination with firm wide design technology group with regard to local adoption of firm wide standards and practices
- Technical support for design applications.
- Coordination of applications support with our IT infrastructure group and firm-wide helpdesk.
- General setup, configuration, and customization of standard design and production applications.
- Training of teams and individuals within the office in the fundamental operation of standard design applications.
Education & Skills:
- High-level of proficiency in Autodesk Revit in an architectural production environment, including the ability to administer, install, configure, and set up the application.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Autodesk Revit, and a general aptitude and comfort level with training and technical support, both one-on-one and in group class settings.
- The ability to learn and transition between multiple applications within Perkins+Will’s design technology suite, including Newforma, Autocad, 3D Studio MAX Design, Navisworks, SketchUp, Rhinoceros, and others.
- A minimum of a BS Arch, BArch or MArch (or equal), and 5‐8 years’ experience in an architectural/interiors/planning or similar practice environment (applicants with other degrees, but with significant experience)
- A general familiarity with design visualization and environmental analysis applications
- Some experience in application customization through programming and scripting
- The ability to provide a moderate level of support for the Microsoft Windows/Office desktop and Adobe Creative Suite products, along with an aptitude for PC support and network basics
- LEED Accreditation and professional licensure
EOE.