Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential related building projects.
Why Clayco?
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Summary Description:
Looking to challenge yourself and fulfill your design technology potential? Consider Clayco, the most creative design-builder in America. We are seeking highly motivated Design Technology Engineer to join our PT (Practice Technology) team, become an integral part of the Clayco family, and help write the next chapters of a growing enterprise that's transforming the business of design and construction.
As a member of the Practice Technology team, you will be involved in a range of activities throughout a project's lifecycle that are dependent on the successful use of advanced technologies and processes. These form the foundation of our Digital Technology Practice and enable Practice Technology to improve the way we design and build our projects constantly. Yours will be a critical innovation and process support role with the opportunity to become one of our industry experts.
Design Technology Managers work closely with our in-house architects and engineers and a range of Clayco teams to ensure we digitally transform the delivery of our projects while developing working relationships with owners, project teams, and subcontractors.
Essential Responsibilities:
Deep expertise in BIM, empowering others with your knowledge
Innovative mindset to integrate technology seamlessly into our processes
Championing design thinking through adaptive technology utilization
Essential contribution to project lifecycles
Lead training initiatives on software platforms like Revit, Dynamo, Infraworks, AutoCAD, Rhino, etc.
Provide ongoing support and tackle issues through bi-weekly training sessions
Facilitate external training on specialized topics
Drive synergy between generative design and sustainability principles
Integrate building performance analysis into the design process
Implement process automation and distributed computing
Advocate for streamlined software evaluation and implementation
Offer technical support for visualization applications such as 3DS Max, Enscape, Twin Motion, Lumion, Unreal Engine
Develop and maintain rendering assets
Collaborate with project teams to enhance visualization practices
Engage in technology user groups and present at conferences
Experiment with gaming engines and digital twin development
Explore and showcase new tools for future adoption
Enhance standards and templates for software applications
Collaborate with IT to optimize infrastructure performance
Manage ACC processes for architecture and engineering
Qualifications:
3 to 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry
Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering
Minimum 3+ years' experience with VDC/BIM processes
Licensed Architect or on a path to licensure preferred
Proficiency in Autodesk Building Design Suite
Familiarity with generative design and reality capture
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Collaborative and proactive approach
Equal appreciation for design and construction processes