Design Technology Specialist

Design Technology Specialist

Location: Kansas City, MO

Who We Are:

We design places where people love to be together.

Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.

We’ve designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

What We Offer:

Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + On-Site Gym (Dallas/KC) + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For:

Populous is seeking a Design Technology Specialist to collaborate with architects and designers to prepare Revit models of buildings, interior spaces, and other custom content. They will also provide technical support for design workflow challenges.

Our preferred candidate will have prior experience in large-scale buildings, refurbishment and retrofits. They have advanced Revit skills and are also familiar with software such as Bluebeam, Navisworks Manage, Dynamo and VisiSpecs.

The ideal candidate brings a mindset for continuous improvement, and a collaborative approach to guiding others in finding solutions.

What Your Day Could Consist Of:

Coordinate with others to create, prepare, and correct Revit models of buildings, interiors, and family content to align with Populous standards and best practices.
Executing and maintaining the Revit Project Plan.
Monitoring digital activities across multiple projects to ensure that a complete deliverable consistent with company standards is produced.
Contributing to cross-discipline discussions and assisting with coordination of model inserts and phase mapping.
Assisting Project Managers in coordinating meetings, implementing changes with other disciplines, and constituting a team resource for shop drawings and technical data sheets.
Document and teach how to set up and maintain project coordinates.
Educating end-users on Revit content, workflows, and best practices.
Managing ACC Cloud Environment including uploading, upgrading, and publishing models and maintaining Populous and consultant user access.
Utilizing clash detection software to identify conflicts in virtual spaces.
Performing regular model maintenance and model health checks.
Providing support and resolving issues with design software workflows (Autodesk Products, SketchUp, Rhino, various plug-ins, etc.)
Researching new software/technology that can improve the efficiency of project design and documentation and present findings to various decision makers.
Working in tandem with our larger design technology group to assist in the rollout of new workflows and technologies.

Requirements For Success:

Advanced Revit skills, including:
Shared and Project Coordinate Systems
Understanding of shared, project and global parameters
Schedule formatting and filtering
Understanding of Revit visibility and graphics including complex filters
2D & 3D parametric family modeling
Model & Workset Organization
Working with and coordinating large models
Knowledge of architectural construction documents and coordination.
Knowledge of 3D coordination and clash detection and resolution.
Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and manage agendas, ensuring alignment between departmental and leadership objectives.
Outstanding communication skills and team-oriented mindset that encourages effective collaboration.
Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and drive departmental success.
Demonstrated ability to identify areas for process improvement and take initiative to implement solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team.

Essential Qualifications:

Required:

An accredited degree (or equivalent) in design/drafting technology, architecture, engineering, or related field.
2-3 years of professional experience in an office environment, including 2+ years with Revit (equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered).

Preferred:

Experience in large-scale buildings, refurbishment and retrofits is preferred.
Familiarity with Bluebeam or similar PDF programs is preferred.
Familiarity with Navisworks Manage, Dynamo and VisiSpecs is preferred.

Additional Details:

Travel will be required.
Overtime may be necessary.

Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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