Sr. Project Design Technologist - AEI

Cannon Design; United States; On-site; USD 106,300 - 132,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee perk programs

Job summary

Cannon Design is seeking a Digital Technology Manager for a remote role within the U.S., preferably near Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Louis, or Chicago. This role focuses on leveraging technology to improve large project outcomes, particularly within a healthcare facility context. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture or Engineering and at least 10 years of A/E/C industry experience, with strong expertise in BIM management and VDC coordination. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience training others in BIM.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead project-specific digital strategies.
• Oversee model management frameworks for large programs.
• Lead onboarding for digital strategy and workflows.

Skills

BIM management

VDC coordination

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of design software

Training others in BIM

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Dynamo

Enscape

Job description

This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or near Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; St. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL.

About the Role

At CannonDesign we believe in leveraging data‑driven solutions throughout our projects to improve outcomes. Our integrated BIM environment enables this process. The digital technology manager is responsible for ensuring the digital health and delivery of the project or program. While this role requires technology expertise, the driving need of this role is to provide a strategic understanding of how technology (both new and existing) can be best leveraged on large complex projects. This involves being part of the project from the RFP phases (recognizing any digital requirements or opportunities to advance technology), to being part of the capture and contract phase (to recognize any onerous digital requirements or capitalize on technology capabilities) through the digital planning of the design, execution and delivery phase of the project or program.

Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic's campus.

Here's What You'll Do

• Partner with project leadership, clients, and consultants to define and lead project‑specific digital strategies encompassing BIM, VDC, data management, and technology integration from pursuit through delivery.
• Lead the development and review of contractual and digital deliverables, including BIM Execution Plans; accelerate contractual or scope conflicts to Design Technology and Legal teams as needed.
• Identify and own project digital requirements, including BIM strategies, data exchange protocols, advanced model delivery, and digitally enabled workflows.
• Establish and oversee model management frameworks for large or complex programs, including audits, performance metrics, optimization strategies, and consistency across multiple teams or packages.
• Lead and facilitate digital coordination and client and consultant meetings (e.g., BIM/GIS coordination, clash detection, digitally enabled design reviews).
• Oversee software lifecycle compatibility, file version management, and data exchange strategies to ensure interoperability and efficiency within project team and consultants.
• Lead onboarding for CannonDesign and consultant team members, ensuring consistent understanding of digital strategy, workflows, collaboration platforms, and firm standards.
• Partner with the Design Technology team to define and implement best practices, standard workflows, and scalable processes for large programs.
• Mentor project teams in the implementation of firm tools, workflows, and emerging digital practices.
• Identify gaps in firm tools, capabilities, or processes and propose enhancements or new technologies to improve project outcomes and advance firm expertise.
• Lead the evaluation, piloting, and integration of new digital tools and workflows on projects; collaborate with Design Technology to scale successful solutions across teams and offices.
• Manage member access, permissions, and project‑specific licenses for digital environments; ensure compliance and coordinate with IT and Design Technology on access strategies.
• Support digital collaboration across multi‑office teams and external partners to maintain model health and delivery quality.
• Travel as required.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the digital realm of the A/E/C industry with a solid understanding of project phases from design through construction/close out required.
• Prior experience in BIM management, VDC coordination, etc., for large programs or projects is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills.
• Experience training others in the design, delivery, and use of BIM.
• Strong leadership skills and client engagement capabilities.
• Knowledgeable in design software and comfortable with new technology testing and adoption.
• Strong technical knowledge of model authoring tools like Revit, analysis tools like Insight 360, Dynamo, and review tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, Enscape and other Design Applications.
• Knowledge of the Revit API is preferred but not required.
• Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $106,300 to $132,900 annually. This range reflects the anticipated base compensation at the time of posting. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending account options; voluntary insurances; paid time off; flex‑time schedules; remote work options; a 401(k) plan and employee perk programs.

Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or who has participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.