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Design Technology Lead - Critical Facilities

Gensler
$90000.00-$130000.00
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, California, San Jose
225 West Santa Clara Street (Show on map)
Oct 28, 2026


General Information
Posting Date
10-26-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
9307
Areas of Expertise
Design Technology
Job Category
Architecture

Locations
San Jose, CA, US
  • Posting Location: Seattle, WA, US


Description

Your Role

As a Design Technology Lead for Critical Facilities, you will help deliver technically rigorous data center and mission critical projects. You will lead model coordination across multidisciplinary systems and create the clarity teams need to make informed decisions from concept through delivery.

The Design Technology Lead will partner with Regional Design Technology Leaders, practice area leadership, and project teams to establish shared goals and advance strategic priorities.

Through close collaboration and a focus on continuous improvement, this role will strengthen workflows, scale best practices, and identify opportunities that improve project delivery and drive lasting value across the practice area. We believe this partnership is essential to delivering the highest value and best outcomes for our clients.

What You Will Do

  • Set up Revit models, shared coordinates, model divisions, links, worksets, and cloud publishing workflows.
  • Develop and maintain project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) derived from the Gensler standards framework set by the Regional Design Technology leadership.
  • Manage the federation of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and specialist models.
  • Optimize clash coordination processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and resolution timelines.
  • Drive coordination standards and governance across projects to improve quality and consistency.
  • Identify and resolve opportunities around model-management to optimize performance and user experience.
  • Articulate and report on key performance indicators of design technology practices across the duration of projects.
  • Coordinate regularly with all project stakeholders including Client, Program Management team, General Contractors, and Consultant BIM/VDC team.
  • Author/Develop design solutions to address project needs using various tools, scripting, and workflows.
  • Mentor and train project teams on BIM best practices, elevating digital delivery capabilities and project performance.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with office, studio, and project leaders through proactive communication, transparency, and trusted collaboration.
  • Enhance project outcomes through the development of efficient, connected workflows across the digital design ecosystem.

Your Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of AEC experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with model management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and issue tracking throughout the lifecycle or projects.
  • Advanced Revit modeling, families, schedules, worksharing, coordinates, and troubleshooting.
  • Practical knowledge of Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revizto, or equivalent coordination tools.
  • Experience working within complex project environments with evolving requirements, multiple stakeholders, and competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of dense multidisciplinary models, phased packages, change control, and model exchanges.
  • Experience working in Architecture or Interior Design practices, with detailed knowledge of project processes, milestones and deliverables.
  • An articulate communicator who can convey Design Technology-related concepts to all levels of design and delivery professionals.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit that embraces change and constantly seeks out new opportunities.
  • Punctual, able to adhere to deadlines, and have a strong work ethic.

*In San Jose, CA, the base salary range will be estimated between $110k - $130k plus bonuses, benefits and contingent on relevant experience. In Seattle, WA, the base salary range will be estimated between $90k - $105k plus bonuses, benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law.

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Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.


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