Understand the range of design automation tools that exist across the AEC industry and have some level of expertise in these tools. These include computational and generative design tools but also various workflow automation tools.
Determine the best way to bring design automation tools to practice as well as leading the firm to standardize on a range of tools. Ensure quality assurance, process documentation, and define key performance indicators.
Build technical expertise across the firm in these tools and be responsible for continuing education around the same.
Determine new technologies as they pertain to design automation, computational and parametric design & machine learning for the AEC environment and build firm technical expertise around this approach.
Work with management to prioritize new business models.
Drive research and development into emerging technologies as they filter across the AEC industry
Be an internal and external thought leader on related topics.
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
Other duties as required.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Interactive Media Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related fields required; Master’s Degree preferred.
A total of 6 years of related experience is required which includes:
2 years leading a computational design team required.
4 years of experience with Grasshopper, Dynamo, and Autodesk Forge platforms are required.
4 years of experience in Python, C# preferred.
Strong understanding of the AEC industry.
Business acumen and ability to execute strategy.
Exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
