Technology Analyst - Design Technologies

Southland Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a Technology Analyst to support the Design Technologies team across our national footprint. You will maintain Revit templates and project setup processes, support third‑party tools, and document workflow changes.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure standards and adoption across design projects. You will contribute to deployment of new tools, provide in‑person and remote training, and build comprehensive documentation to streamline

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in construction management, engineering, IT, or related field.
• Intermediate knowledge of Revit technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with MEP processes, VDC, and construction project workflows.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage timelines/resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong active listening and empathy skills.
• Deep understanding of design technology in the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (AEC team members, detailers, engineers, IT, leadership).
• Configure workflows and features to meet divisional requirements; optimize design processes.
• Support deployment of design technology initiatives, including new third‑party tools and training rollouts.
• Assist in change management for new design technology rollouts and updates.
• Gather feedback from design teams to improve technology adoption and workflows.
• Develop and deliver training materials, including in-person sessions.
• Create and maintain documentation (SOPs, SharePoint pages, best practices).
• Support scalability of design technology solutions across Southland's regional sites and divisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Change management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, IT or related field

Tools

Revit technologies

SharePoint

Third‑party Revit modeling tools

Job description

Position Summary

The primary focus for a technology analyst on the Design Technologies team will be to support the detailers, engineers, VDC teams, and other groups integral to the design project lifecycle across Southland's national footprint. This role will focus on maintaining standards, improving efficiency of existing processes, and documenting updates and changes to workflows for the teams and software that we support. This includes, but is not limited to, Revit project templates, project setup processes, approved third‑party Revit modeling tools, internal custom development initiatives, and SharePoint pages that document these functions. The position will require thorough attention to detail, change management skills, and an emphasis on relationship building across the organization.

Position Details

• Relationship Building/Management
• Effectively build strong working relationships and communicate with internal stakeholders, including fellow AEC team members, detailers,engineers, IT, and divisional leadership, to ensure alignment on designtechnology goals and strategies.
• Collaborate with Southland internal teams and external vendors to ensure design technology standards are being met and new standards are being integrated properly.
• Communicate with employees at all levels regardingdesigntechnology solutions, standardization, and application support assistance.
• Workflow Optimization
• Work closely with divisional teams, vendors, and business teams to configure settings, workflows, and features based on divisional requirements.
• Analyze current design processes and workflows to identify areas where existing or customdesigntechnology can reduce inefficiencies, improve accuracy, and increase productivity.
• Technology Deployment
• Support the analysis, testing, and end‑to‑end implementation of AEC design technology initiatives, including new third‑party application adoption, custom development efforts, enterprise software alignment and standardization, and associated training rolloutsacross Southland.
• Ensure all AEC designtechnologies processes are integrated seamlessly into ongoing projects, from initial setup to final documentation and turnover.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, evaluate their feasibility, and assist in pilot programs to test potential new tools and systems.
• Change Management
• Assist in the development and execution of change management strategy for new designtechnology rollouts and updates, ensuring smooth adoption across design teams and minimizing disruption.
• Involvement in feedback loops to gather insights from design teams and other users to continuously improve technology adoption and refine processes.
• Assist in the composition and implementation ofboth in-person and remote training programs and learning opportunities to ensure team members are proficient in using new tools and systems.
• Support and Documentation
• Provide ongoing support to detailers, engineers, VDC teams, and other groups, troubleshooting issues and ensuring software and processes function as expected.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for design technologies, including SharePoint pages, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best practices.
• Work with the Design Technologies team to develop training materials and conduct in-person training as needed.
• Monitor and document process improvement requests and implementation.
• Strategic Planning & Governance
• Collaborate with the rest of the Design Technologies Team to ensure strategic designtechnology goals align with corporate AEC and IT strategy.
• Assist in the development and execution of design technology strategies that support Southland's business goals and divisional project needs.
• Help ensure that design technology standards are consistent across divisions in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Support scalable designtechnology solutions for Southland's national footprint, and their roll-out across multiple sites and regions.
• Work with the Design Technologies and AEC team to prioritize feedbackand initiatives across the organization.
• Maintain awareness of divisional progress and regional needs to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Information Technology,or a related field preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Revit technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaborationskills.
• Familiarity withMEP processes,VDC, andconstruction project workflows.
• Strong project management skillsand ability to manage timelines and resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong active listening and empathy skills.
• Strong knowledge of the MEP engineering and construction industry.
• Ability to meet people where they are and assist them through change management to reach desired outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of relevant design technologi