Design Technology Manager

Description

At MA, we work together every day toward our mission of enriching lives through innovative design. Our core values guide our motivation to perform and excel as a team. Working for our firm, you will join a team of over 100 passionate professionals, banded together by a dedication to design and a commitment to community. We are thought leaders, always seeking to leverage our expertise to enhance communities and elevate human experiences. Our company culture is genuine and supportive, built on a foundation of strong relationships, shared passion for great design, and a penchant for fun. 

If you are a dynamic, innovative, and driven team player, we’d love to talk.

MA Design is hiring a Design Technology Manager for our Columbus office. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding and communicating how various Design Technologies, including BIM, will affect project workflows, deliverables, and project management throughout the firm. The primary responsibility is to coordinate and implement project standards development, implementation, and enforcement on all related BIM projects, files, and models; create, improve, and manage, all new and extant project-related content; build and execute design technology training to appropriate staff and groups and support end-users.

What you will do:

• Software - Manage software products including but not limited to incorporating new version releases and customization of the product, Manage the implementation of supporting software for BIM, evaluate new BIM related software and technologies, stay informed on best practices for use of Revit and other Design Technology and BIM software, stay informed on other BIM related software and how they work with Revit, and conduct installation and support of related BIM software
• Standards - responsible for the enforcement and maintenance of the software Template files to assure compliance with Company Drawing standards, provide support for plotting and electronic file submissions, automate routines in BIM to support standards and productivity, provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards, liaise with the Standards Committee, and assist in developing and enforcing BIM documentation and workflow process and best-practices standards.
• Management - create written technology evaluations and budgets for future technology adoption that aligns with the corporate goals, chair the company's BIM working group, identify and develop power-users within the production staff, and liaise with the partner group on the state and status of BIM and other Design Technology packages in use within the company.
• Support - Provide hardware and network support as it relates to BIM production, support the BIM technology needs of our satellite office(s), troubleshoot technology issues as they relate to BIM production, liaise with the IT Department for hardware and software maintenence and management, liaise with the company's Managed Sergive Provider for any special IT initiatives, liaise with national software vendors, liaise with software developer support staff and other support channels.
• Project Interface - support project standards coordination with project teams, assist project teams in BIM project setup, create Revit families in response to project need.
• Innovation - Identify trends and business opportunities relating to BIM Evaluate and make recommendations regarding BIM software to the Partner group, investigate potential uses of BIM and other design technology platforms for Sustainable Design, Planning, Cost Estimating, Specification Management, Integrated Project Delivery, Digital Prototyping and Digital Fabrication and Modularization
• Involvement with common industry organizatiosn and conferences, such as Autodesk University, DBIA BiLT, Cincinnati Revit User Group, and local university programs
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions using current design technology software.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
• Mentor junior staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table:

• Required education and experience: Bachelor of Science of Architecture or Architectural Engineering; 10 years production experience in Architectural or Interior Design projects; in-depth/expert knowledge of current Design Technology Software including Revit current versions with emphasis on firm-wide management, family creation, library management; basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.
• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor of Architecture or Masters of Architecture, Architectural Reigistration, 5 years as BIM Manager or Design Technology Manager at a similarly sized firm, 3 years providing training and support to end-users.
• Expertise in Revit, proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Proficient in Revit family creation, management, troublshooting, and improvement.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to work on multiple initiatives at the same time and priortize the firm's needs appropriately.
• Strong presentation skills to communicate and teach ideas and concepts.
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes
• Knowledge of architectural processes and project phases, permitting, and construction.
• Additional desired qualifications: Technical Writing Aptitude, Autodesk Certified Revit Professional, Proficient in python and other object-oriented programming languages and software such as Grasshopper or Dynamo 

 Why choose MA?

Research led, and insight driven, we pride ourselves on hiring the best in the industry, giving them the freedom to explore and design as they create space for change. 

 With firm differentiators like our in-house Research Innovation team, Sustainability services, Experiential Design, behavioral psychology and anthropology based podcast - MAke It Innovative, and MA Productions, we continue to explore new opportunities as we stay committed to finding the design solutions and strategies that set our clients up for success for now, and what’s next. 

By joining MA, you will find yourself fulfilled from your work, driven by your passion in purpose, a part of a culture of collaboration, and a place where you belong, as together we work to design the future of our communities, and beyond. 

In addition, we offer the following benefits and perks:

• Comprehensive benefits package including a choice of two health insurance plans, plus vision and dental; options for HSA, HRA, and FSA; opportunities for life insurance, disability, critical illness, and accident coverage
• Leadership opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO) bank merges sick, vacation, and personal time, which allows you to the flexibility to use your paid time off as you see fit
• Seven paid holidays , two half-day paid holidays, and three floating paid holidays 
• 401(k) profit sharing plan and retirement savings advising
• Impromptu get-togethers
• Workstation flexibility, including a cafe space, hoteling stations, and standing desk compatibility
• Flexible Schedule
• Ample opportunities for community engagement with our CSR partners
• Casual atmosphere with a supportive and collaborative team

Core Values

• Always Passionate
• Give More Than You Get
• Relentlessly Innovative
• Stronger Together
• Energetically Optimistic
• Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
• Treat Others As They Want To Be Treated

MA Design provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MA Design complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MA Design expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MA Design's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.