The Vice President, Design Technologies is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Architecture & Engineering Design technology landscape for the company. This executive role leads the strategic vision and implementation of design technologies across a complex architecture and engineering environment. It partners with internal leaders and external tech partners to drive innovation, digital transformation, and cross-functional integration. It is central to shaping the enterprise IT strategy, standardizing delivery practices, and enabling new technology-driven business opportunities.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Key Responsibilities

Vision and Strategy
Transformation Solutions
Resource Management
Solution Delivery Lifecycle Management
Solution Maintenance and Support
Operations/Management
Supervisory

Vision and Strategy

Set the vision and develop strategies for digital enablement and innovation.
Design engineering solutions that align with company goals and create business value.
Drive corporate digitalization, standardization, and enforcement across multiple business units.

Transformation Solutions

Utilize generative AI, advanced analytics, and predictive design modeling to enhance project outcomes and drive innovation.
Help shape and support the company vision through the effective use of design technologies, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall strategy and objectives.
Establish digital integrated project delivery strategies and roadmaps.
Develop robust applications teams with expertise in engineering applications (3D/4D/5D BIM, design/build, digital construction, CAD systems) and business technologies.
Champion innovative digital solutions for diverse client projects.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and workshare through collaboration tools.
Partner with training teams to develop materials supporting key processes.
Lead the creation and operations of a digital talent ecosystem.
Implement and support cybersecurity application and data management controls.
Identify solution alternatives and enhancements to improve business performance.
Monitor customer satisfaction and changing requirements.
Develop a digital investment framework to prioritize and rationalize competing requests.
Serve as innovation lead on strategic client and project pursuits.

Resource Management

Lead and motivate a highly functional team-based environment.
Coach staff in continuous improvement, customer service orientation, and career development.
Organize a scalable and agile team for efficient task completion.

Solution Delivery Lifecycle Management

Implement and oversee standard system lifecycle processes for COTs technologies.
Ensure SDLC compliance and quality at critical project milestones.
Guide staff to complete projects on time, within budget, and according to customer requirements.
Report status and issues to project sponsors and executive committees.

Solution Maintenance and Support

Maintain solution and security configuration information from implementation through retirement.
Manage solution availability and performance to meet current and future business needs.
Support implemented solutions from training through end-user support.
Identify, analyze, track, and resolve problems related to developed solutions.

Operations/Management:

Managerial: Ability to manage a complex solution delivery environment with diverse service levels, customers, and business processes.
Financial: Budget and fiscal responsibility for a $10M-$15M capital and expense budget. Ability to analyze and manage the financial impact of business/IT projects.
Leadership: Translate business, technical, and cultural knowledge into actionable strategies for change. Drive performance through coaching, guidance, and feedback.
Collaboration: Influence through communication, negotiation, and relationship building.
Support Role Management: Expertise in managing support roles for internal clients within an AEC firm, emphasizing the development of self-sufficiency among internal clients by providing guidance and training rather than direct task execution.
Client-Oriented Solutions: Assist in creating new client-oriented products, solutions, and services by leveraging digital technologies to meet client needs and enhance project delivery.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with strategic partners to enhance digital solutions and services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and tasks simultaneously
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated with the ability to drive results
Familiarity with industry regulations, cyber security and best practices
Ability to distill technical concepts and present to a non-technical audience
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative work environment
Experience in strategic planning and execution to achieve organizational goals and objectives

Key Requirements and Competencies:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
15 years of AEC experience, with 5 years management experience.
AEC Technical: Solid understanding of AEC application solutions and related cloud technologies.
Geospatial Technology: Proficiency in geospatial technologies such as sUAS, GIS and LiDAR, including Scan to BIM and Scan to Twin processes.
AI and ML: Solid understanding of how AI and ML technologies can be leveraged to enhance both internal operations and external client solutions within the AEC industry.
AEC Workflows: Deep understanding of AEC workflows and processes, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency.
Data Standardization: Importance of data standardization for interoperability, efficient operations, and effective decision-making.
Technology Integration and Innovation: Drive the integration of various technologies and foster innovation within the firm.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in an AEC related field, IT or similar. Additional degree or certification applicable to the position, a plus.
License Registrations: any AEC or IT related, a plus.

$170,000 - $320,000 a year

This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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