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Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Design Automation Manager to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Design Technology group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping to lead the firm’s digital transformation in design automation, computational design strategies, and BIM technologies by providing guidance, technological vision, and solution development. This group specifically utilizes visual scripting to apply computational strategies to the design process across our architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) disciplines, and specializes in BIM, CAD and digital twin technology from a design technology perspective. This position is for a person who has demonstrated excellence in computational design capabilities, is experienced with AEC design technologies, and enjoys framing a problem, shaping & creating solutions, and helping to champion implementation. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Design Technology group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record in the field of computational design technology, with a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity leading to tangible results.

Under the direction of the Design Technology Leader, the duties and responsibilities for this position include:

Working on the cutting edge of BIM & computation, solving design and process challenges using BIM applications and computational design modeling plug-ins such as Autodesk Revit/Civil3D and Dynamo, Rhino and Grasshopper, Bentley applications and Generative Components, and other associated digital tools and code languages such as Python.
Creating computational solutions to complex architecture, engineering, and environmental science problems via visual programming.
Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner.
Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice.
Display excellent interpersonal skills to build quality relationships with the team and across the organization.
Assist on initiatives and efforts, as part of a collaborative team, with your BIM, CAD, and computational design expertise.
Stay abreast of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging technologies & best practices and new tools & software applications impacting digital design – and how they could impact CDM Smith.
Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for design technology hardware/software in use across the business.
Manage and oversee a team of computational designers, aligning the group to the Digital Engineering Solutions team’s goals and objectives along with the Design Technology Leader. This further includes providing guidance, instruction, training, and leadership skills to inspire the group to perform at their optimum, working efficiently together and maximizing the team’s potential.
Motivate and inspire a team of computational designers by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages bonding of group members (both within the area of computational design and across the broader team as a whole), and demonstrates flexibility.
Manages staff, evaluates performance, mentors, approves paid time off (PTO) and training, ensures human resources (HR) policies are followed and makes recommendations regarding staffing decisions.
Present to both internal and external audiences as needed.
Assist with marketing, communications, and business development descriptions and activities as needed.
Assist with internal and external website descriptions as needed.
Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
12 years of related experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Amount Of Travel Required

0%

Skills And Abilities

Experience leading and managing a team of staff. Team-oriented, positive, collaborative and reliable. Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and to manage time and changing priorities.
Expert knowledge and proven ability in the area of AEC design automation. Inquisitive, with a desire to ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of business issues. Passionate about helping AEC business lines drive their success in using design technology and design automation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well with people from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner with our business units.
Innovative and able to apply critical thinking skills to generate new solutions/ideas that create value and improve processes.
Detail oriented with the ability to assist with executing highly complex or specialized projects.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Minimum

$111,220

Pay Range Maximum

$189,057

Additional Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

COR

Group

COR

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position