Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, maintenance and management of customized and proprietary applications for HKS' design and delivery workflows
• Collaborate with practice technology and project teams to identify opportunities for the development of custom applications and automated processes that meet the evolving business needs of HKS
• Collaborate on known issues, new emerging technologies and process improvements with Practice Technology and Firm Leadership
• Integrate third party libraries and tools into HKS design and delivery workflows through Revit, BIM 360 and Forge APIs
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable source code
• Manage and maintain HKS' public and private code repositories
• Ensure stability of our HKS custom applications and plugins including software version and hardware related updates and modifications
• Collaborate with BIM Platform Specialists and Information Technology Administrators on the deployment and management of HKS' custom applications and plugins
• Work closely with our Practice Technology Leaders and project team leadership to assess the adoption and performance of HKS custom applications and plugins
• Assist firmwide initiatives that increase the adoption of HKS custom applications and plugins
• Create, maintain, and provide technical support documentation, end-user guidelines and educational materials and training for custom applications and plugins
• Provide documentation and training material for HKS' custom applications and plugins to be incorporated into firmwide BIM Standards and training platforms
• Understand and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices through involvement with firm leadership, BIM committees, and technology champions
• Support the advancement of firmwide BIM practices and workflows

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in an Architecture, Interior Design or Construction related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience with Autodesk Revit and BIM Management
• Expert Knowledge of and proven practical experience in AEC authoring and management applications including Autodesk (Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360 and Forge), Rhino, Sketchup and their API interfaces
• Proven Experience with Revit API consumptions and Revit plugin development
• Strong object-oriented programming skills, design patterns
• Solid understanding of legacy CAD applications and practices, particularly AutoCAD
• Proficiency with programming languages including JS, node.js, Python, C#, and/or Visual Basic and Graphical Programming platforms including Dynamo and Grasshopper
• Familiarity with design visualization applications including Autodesk 3D Max, Enscape, Lumion, Vray and Unreal Engine a plus
• Familiarity with environmental analysis applications such as Sefaira, Insight360, Lady Bug/Honeybee, Fenestra Pro, WUFI, and IES a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to deliver business change through the innovative use of data and technology
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, and transform research and business insights into innovative design and technology solutions
• Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, and partners
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines
• Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
• Willingness to engage with teams firmwide to conduct research and/or deliver projects, travel may be required
• Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Computer Science preferred

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