Design Technology SpecialistWATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.WATG is hiring a Design Technology Specialist for our office in Tustin, California.The Design Technology Specialist possesses a high level of experience with production, documentation, BIM models (Revit), and project information models, which contain data, drawings, and schedules associated with all phases of design. They will work alongside others to coordinate, test, and deploy various Revit and BIM workflow solutions for all disciplines.The Design Technology Specialist will be required to work on design projects in the architecture studios and also be integrated into the firmwide Design Technology Team. The day-to-day tasks will depend on the project team's needs and the deadlines to be met.The ability to coordinate and communicate for change management in design technology-related software is key to our learning platforms and initiatives.
Experience with operational management of cloud-based delivery platforms, environmental analysis, and data repositories will be a helpful contribution to our design studios. Works with internal and external developers to create automation and acceleration tools related to our workflows and project delivery.Responsibilities include:Works on Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, BIM coordination and the daily management of project data sets/workflows and project setupTechnically manages project data setsManages and maintains project content and sources additional content for project teamsTechnically delivers Revit + BIM projects in the role of CAD and BIM coordinationProvides technical support for Revit + BIM-enabling software applications for the project teamProvides one-to-one mentoring on 'Best Practice' workflows to project teamsDelivers project team mentoring in Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, and BIM software-enabling applicationsPrepares project-specific training documentation and project BIM execution plans (BEPs)Reviews clash reports with the project team and the general contractor and leads this process when neededLeads the overall BIM effort in the officeComplies with WATG procedures and standardsAssists in the creation and documentation of new workflows, if required, to communicate them to other design staffDevelops Revit, Dynamo, and BIM content for families, schedules, data, and definitionsGenerates clash detection reports and visual walkthroughs using NavisworksAudits and reviews models in Revit & Cloud platforms, such as Autodesk Construction CloudHolds weekly coordination meetings with project team membersWorks on Revit 3D Element modeling, scheduling, quantification, and verificationCoordinates multiple design models with other modeling software used by the design teams, such as Rhino, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling toolsReviews 3D models from consultants and contractors and is able to effectively communicate these reviews in a professional and technical mannerContributes to the development, communication, and training of model and data-driven design methodologiesCoordinates communication/change management for design technology-related software updatesOperationally manages cloud-based delivery platforms and data repositories, including working with internal developers to automate processes related to these platformsConducts research on future platforms for design technology and project deliveryAssists in the development and documentation of global and office project design technology standards, libraries, and templatesDevelops and supports staff evaluations and skills assessments related to a range of software and pluginsDevelops and promotes WATG's reputation for design technology expertise and quality project delivery, including participation in industry events and technical forumsQualifications include:Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Engineering, Computational Design, or related fieldMinimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Revit, Dynamo, Navisworks, BIM/3D modeling, and visualization toolsProficiency with AutoCAD and RevitExperienced with acceleration, analysis, automation, and customization tools in the software listed in this job descriptionExcellent organizational skillsPersuasive communication skills in a rapidly changing landscape of design and delivery tools being adopted in the AEC industry* Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio. The ideal candidate must successfully complete Revit proficiency tests to be considered for this position.Salary range: $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per yearWATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer