Design Technology Lead - Critical Facilities

Gensler; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler seeks a Design Technology Lead for Critical Facilities to drive technically rigorous data center projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary models, set up BEPs, and lead BIM workflows from concept through delivery.

You will partner with design leaders to establish shared goals, improve workflows, and elevate digital delivery across projects, delivering high-value outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Architecture, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of AEC experience.
• Advanced Revit modeling, families, schedules, worksharing, coordinates, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary coordination, model management, and issue tracking throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage BIM workflows, including model coordination across disciplines.
• Develop and maintain BEPs aligned with Gensler standards.
• Oversee federation of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and specialist models.
• Optimize clash coordination processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and timelines.
• Drive governance across projects to improve quality and consistency of design delivery.
• Mentor teams on BIM best practices and digital delivery workflows.

Skills

Model management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Advanced Revit modeling

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Revizto

Job description

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

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.

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