Computational Design Practice Manager
Ulteig
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $130,400 - $176,500 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Node.jsPython
About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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