Design Technology Director

MBH Architects; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Commuter Benefits

Hybrid work stipend

Professional development stipend

Office snacks & monthly lunches

Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance

Job summary

MBH Architects seeks a Design Technology Director to lead BIM, digital design, and technology infrastructure. You will shape and execute technology strategy while guiding a team supporting project delivery. Hybrid work model with strong collaboration across leadership and production teams.

Requires senior technology leadership in the AEC industry, extensive BIM/BEPS experience, and excellent communication skills to translate complex tech to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior technology leadership with direct reports management experience.
• Deep experience in the AEC industry and architectural/engineering workflows.
• Experience leading complex BIM coordination and BEPs across large models.
• Strong ability to translate complex tech workflows to non-technical staff and clients.
• Proficiency with core AEC tools and visual programming/coding elements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute design technology strategy and software integration plans.
• Oversee Design Technology and BIM staff; mentor and allocate resources.
• Own digital standards: templates, execution plans, automation, and best practices.
• Oversee digital twin, visualization (VR/AR), and environmental simulation efforts.
• Lead development of computational design workflows and emerging tools.
• Support IT infrastructure deployment and project management tech risk.
• Research and present on target technologies and AI integrations.
• Evaluate and improve digital design tools for data health and interoperability.
• Ensure QA/DQ and data security across complex project models.
• Drive studio-wide adoption of design technology and upskill teams.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Strategic technology planning

Digital design workflows

Strong communication

Industry awareness of AEC workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Rhino

Navisworks

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Job description

We are seeking a Design Technology Director to be responsible for Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital design, and technology infrastructure. This role partners with firm leadership to shape and execute technology strategy, while overseeing the team responsible for supporting our project teams.

MBH is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. To request a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please email [e-mail].

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute design technology strategy, software integration plans, and R&D budgets alongside firm leadership

• Oversee all Design Technology and BIM support staff, providing mentorship and resource allocation across projects

• Own the firm’s digital standards: templates, execution plans, automation workflows, and best practices across all production platforms

• Oversee digital twin, visualization (VR/AR), and environmental simulation efforts to elevate project delivery

• Lead development and strategic evolution of computational design workflows, custom scripts, and emerging technology tools

• Support internal teams such as IT (for infrastructure deployment) and Project Management (for tech risk assessment and project setup)

• Research and present to leadership target technologies, software advancements, AI integrations, and digital trends in the AEC industry

• Evaluate and improve digital design tools and systems, ensuring software interoperability and data health

• Ensure quality control and digital audits across complex project models; maintain data security and confidentiality

• Drive studio-wide adoption of design technology, building and leading training programs that upskill teams and embed new tools into daily workflows

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior Technology Management: Progressive experience in design technology leadership with proven experience managing a team of direct reports

• Industry-Specific Knowledge: Deep experience working within the AEC industry, thoroughly understanding architectural and engineering workflows

• BIM & Delivery Lifecycle: Experience leading complex, multi-discipline BIM coordination, writing BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), and managing large-scale model exchanges across senior stakeholders

• Strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills (ability to translate complex tech workflows to non-technical staff and clients)

• Proficiency in core AEC technology tools (Autodesk Revit, Rhino, Navisworks) with a strong understanding of visual programming/computational tools (Dynamo, Grasshopper)

• Degree / Credentials: Bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, construction management, computer science, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k Profit Sharing

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer and Sick Time Off

• Commuter Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Company sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

• Professional development stipend

• Hybrid work stipend, office snacks, and monthly lunches

About MBH Architects

MBH Architects offers the best of both worlds: the resources of a top-tier firm with the supportive culture of a close-knit team. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, we provide hybrid flexibility and global reach.

Our success is built on meaningful collaboration and continuous education. Through integrated services (architecture, environmental graphics, fixture and interior design), we deliver world-class projects, including multi-family housing, labs, retail experiences for iconic brands, and many more. We believe great work happens when people feel supported and inspired.

What sets us apart? A strong sense of community, dedication to sustainability and social impact, and a culture that celebrates creativity and connection—whether through design competitions or our legendary waffle-offs.

If you are passionate about your work, and strive for excellence in everything you do, MBH Architects could be the perfect fit for you.