Director, Digital Practice

3M HEALTHCARE; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is seeking a Director of Digital Practice to lead the development and integration of BIM/VDC tools, AI-enabled workflows, and digital strategies across the AEC organization. This role drives vision, governance, and roadmap for digital transformation while collaborating with leadership to optimize design and construction delivery.

Responsibilities include managing BIM/VDC implementations, standards, and data‑driven practices; advancing constructability through digital tools; and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Digital Practice leadership and management role within a large organization.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in architecture, engineering, or design‑build practices.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Proven track record implementing BIM, GIS, VR/AR, and design/constructability software.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a Digital Practice identity and roadmap aligned with firm objectives.
• Align Digital Practice goals with overall firm strategy and define measurable outcomes.
• Translate project workflows into a digital value stream and integrate with BIM/VDC tools.
• Oversee BIM/VDC standards, templates, and family libraries across projects.

Skills

Digital Strategy

BIM Leadership

Change Management

AI & Data

Education

Bachelor/Master in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Rhino

Bluebeam

GIS

VR/AR

Job description

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from strategy to commercialization. Rooted in a distinct culture of truly human leadership, we cultivate leaders who define tomorrow and partner with clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Overview

The Director, Digital Practice will shape and drive the development, selection, and integration of a platform of digital tools, technologies, applications, and methodologies across our AEC business. Reporting to the Managing Partner of Architecture + Engineering + Construction with a dotted line to the Chief Information Officer, the Director will establish vision, scope, and direction for Digital Practice, including a framework for effective BIM and VDC implementation, and author a living framework to assess the firm’s digital practice maturity.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with executive, practice, discipline, and delivery group leadership, along with subject matter experts, to design and develop a Digital Practice identity and roadmap aligned with the firm’s objectives.
• Align Digital Practice goals with overall firm objectives and define strategies and measures that quantify realization of these goals.
• Translate project development, delivery, system integration, commissioning, and closeout workflows into a digital value stream map and reconcile the value stream with existing or potential technologies to digitize and productize our offerings.
• Regularly review and update digital strategies based on changes in the business environment, technological advancements, and firm objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies that enhance design thinking, constructability, trade coordination, and project delivery.
• Own the selection, implementation, and management of existing and new digital tools and technologies, including BIM, GIS, VR/AR, and other software applications.
• Oversee the management of BW Design Group’s advanced technologies (Revit, Autodesk, ACC, Rhino, Bluebeam, etc.) to support design and construction teams in producing accurate, data-rich 3D parametric models.
• Govern strategic BIM coordination and guidance, supporting project teams in achieving efficient delivery and maintaining high model quality.
• Develop thought leadership content that showcases the firm’s innovative practices within Digital Practice and its influence on design excellence and constructability.
• Develop internal communication strategies and deliver compelling presentations to align professionals during periods of change or core digital programs.
• Direct the development and implementation of BIM/VDC Execution Plans across all projects, leveraging tools such as project start‑up templates to drive consistency and quality.
• Oversee and advise on the maintenance of firm-wide BIM/VDC standards, templates, and family libraries, including the creation of custom Revit families.
• Build partnerships with strategic and emerging technology vendors to stay abreast of industry trends and opportunities.
• Continuously improve and support highly effective digital workflows leveraging automation, connected systems, data, and AI to enhance productivity and quality.
• Partner with technology leadership to design and implement a BIM/VDC infrastructure strategy that enables collaboration, user experience, performance, and optimizes operating expenses.
• Develop and manage a community of BIM/VDC resources to deliver BIM‑related services that ensure model accuracy, completeness, and performance to client expectations.
• Collaborate with Practice Leadership to evaluate and define architecture and engineering standards in alignment with Digital Practice.
• Partner with the CIO and subject matter experts to advance the firm’s data and AI strategy and monetize valuable BIM data.
• Collaborate with the Director of VDC Technologies to develop learning and knowledge sharing approaches, enabling practitioners to work effectively and efficiently.
• As software product owners, instill a product management mindset of continuous improvement, evaluation of fit, and decommissioning.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Digital Practice leadership and management role, responsible for optimizing firm workflows and tools for one or more firms with over 500 employees.
• Minimum 15 years of experience working in an architecture, engineering, or design‑build practice, using a variety of tools including Autodesk Revit.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing digital strategies and initiatives, including change management experience and technical expertise in BIM, GIS, VR/AR, architectural visualization, and other design and construction management software.
• Demonstrated experience driving innovative change in the AEC industry and collaborating with firm leaders and practitioners to adapt technology changes into their ways of working.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AEC industry trends and related technology opportunities.
• General knowledge of information technology management principles such as cloud‑based infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, systems architecture, DevOps, and data warehousing.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal‑opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E‑Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.