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Ulteig · 3 weeks ago

Computational Design Practice Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $176K/yr

10+ years exp

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization focused on transforming critical infrastructure. They are seeking a highly skilled Computational Design Practice Manager to lead the launch and operation of their Computational Design Practice, enhancing project delivery through advanced computational tools and methodologies.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Set the vision and direction for the Computational Design Practice across Ulteig, defining its mission, scope, and structure

Provide thought leadership and technical expertise across the organization

Champion digital transformation initiatives in computational workflows

Lead the creation and rollout of Computational Design Practice

Identify and develop new roles within the department as workload and business needs dictate

Integrate computational design roles into project teams, starting with pilot projects and scaling across departments

Establish and nurture partnerships with software vendors and technology partners

Establish and nurture cross-departmental relationships to foster a collaborative and cohesive work environment, ensuring effective communication and teamwork across the business

Designs and deploys advanced automation solutions, add-ons, scripts and custom node workflows across platforms to optimize production efficiency and reduce human error

Ensures consistency and performance across deployed tools and collaborates with teams to integrate automation into core design workflows

Works closely with computational designers to align algorithmic solutions with project goals, integrating scripts into broader workflows and supporting documentation, QA/QC, and scalability

Conducts focused research on emerging computational design methods and technologies—including scripting frameworks, visual programming tools, and machine learning—to explore new tools, plugins, and workflows; identifies opportunities for custom solutions and promotes their adoption among internal design teams

Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to establish and maintain best practices, identify opportunities to improve automation technology and design processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency

Provides mentorship and technical guidance to intermediate computational designers and BIM developers on advanced digital workflows, tools, and problem-solving strategies

Design and implement company-wide training programs for computational design skills and tools

Develop content and manage assets within Ulteig’s knowledge management system for documentation, standards, best practices, workflows, and lessons learned

Manage, mentor, and grow a team of internal and external Computational Designers

Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely, agile completion of project milestones

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Promote change management best practices during the development and launch of initiatives and projects

Measure and report on the impact of the Computational Design Practice on project outcomes and business performance

Represent Ulteig at industry events and conferences, highlighting our expertise through thought leadership

Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborate with Digital Design leadership to maintain a positive, high-performing team culture

Perform additional tasks as required to support the Digital Design team’s strategic and operational objectives

Qualification

Computational design expertiseProgramming/scripting languagesAEC design technologiesDevOps practicesProject management skillsInnovation mindsetLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsMentorship abilities

Required

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Design, Business Management, or other related fields; consideration will be given to relevant experience

Requires 10+ years of experience in design-related fields, prior management experience preferred

Deep expertise in computational and parametric design methodologies

Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, C# or similar

Experience with DevOps practices, including agile project management

Advanced knowledge and proficiency in AEC design technologies and BIM. Preferred experience in Autodesk and Bentley products

Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to manage multiple teams, with extensive project planning and execution skills

Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills

Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and interpersonal. Capable of effectively conveying intricate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Effective at communicating through multiple mediums, specifically virtual, digital writing, and recorded video

Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement

Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S