Firmwide Practice Technology Specialist II

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers as needed
• Assists Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers in the development BIMs for projects from Concept through Construction Administration
• Provides support to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to ensure BIM production efforts meet firmwide design and quality standards
• Enforces organizational best practices and prerequisite skills to ensure compliance with established firmwide standards for design excellence
• Interfaces with and provides technical guidance to Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to ensure the efficient and effective application of BIM and design technology on HKS projects
• Provides feedback on project-based activities to the Firmwide Practice Technology Resources
• Assists in maintaining and creating firm-wide documentation, procedures and standards
• Possesses full knowledge of Practice Technology best practices, firmwide standards and expectations for design excellence
• Assists in the creation and development of best practices, firmwide standards and expectations for design excellence
• Assists team members in learning processes and growing professionally
• Leads and empowers Office Practice Technology Specialists and BIM Managers to proactively flag and solve project issues
• Engages with project teams for limited engagements on project specific work
• Understands and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices through involvement with firm leadership, BIM committees, and technology champions
• Collaborates & assists project teams to allow for adoption of HKS Plugins in Revit
• Works closely with Practice Technology Leadership to detect trends and evolving topics within HKS design and delivery process

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
• Typically 3-5+ years of related experience with Autodesk Revit and BIM Management and in an architecture, interior design or construction related field
• Expert knowledge of and proven practical experience in AEC authoring and management applications including Autodesk (Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360 and Forge), Rhino, Sketchup and their API interfaces
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Familiarity with design visualization applications including Autodesk 3D Max, Enscape, Lumion, Vray and Unreal Engine preferred
• Familiarity with environmental analysis applications such as Sefaira, Insight360, Lady Bug/Honeybee, Fenestra Pro, WUFI, and IES preferred
• Understanding of legacy CAD applications and practices, particularly AutoCAD
• Understanding of building detailing, construction principles and practices
• Proven ability to produce quality construction documents
• Proven ability to deliver business change through the innovative use of data and technology with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel may be required

Base Salary Range: $100k to $125k annually - Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, Washington DC, Seattle, San Diego and New York locations only.

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the above locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role.Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran