Digital Practice Manager

Perkins&Will’s DC studio is looking for a Digital Practice Manager to shape the future of digital practice inside one of architecture's most forward-thinking environments. The right candidate will partner with studio leadership and designers to advance projects and build workflows that accelerate and elevate work at the frontier of how technology is shaping design and the built environment. You will also play an important role in client engagement by spanning business development, presenting digital capabilities, and contributing to digital advisory services that extend our value beyond the project.


This role is for someone who sees digital practices as both a creative force and a catalyst for studio-wide productivity. If you are driven by the evolving demands and opportunities at the intersection of design and technology, and by the opportunity to expand what a studio can imagine, create, and deliver, Perkins&Will is where that work is happening.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leadership

• Collaborate with and report to Studio leadership and the firmwide Digital Practice Director
• Drive the culture of digital practice and technology within the studio, setting the vision, goals, and strategies that guide the research, development, and integration of new tools, technologies, and workflows.
• Lead development teams to create project-specific implementation strategies as well as discover opportunities for applied research and innovative processes. Act as an ongoing collaborator to ensure success.
• Develop, document, and communicate exemplary processes, procedures, practices, and workflows within the studio and firm.
• Collaborate with firmwide marketing and Client Engagement Leaders to create new business and/or further existing engagements.
• Participate in firmwide Digital Practice strategies focused on innovation, implementation, and tool development.
• Participate in AEC Forums, User Groups, and Conferences in order to demonstrate Perkins&Will’s leadership in Digital Practice, Digital Transformation, & AEC Technology.
• Manage and mentor studio-based Digital Practice team members

Project Support

• Advise project leadership and design staff on digital strategy, ensuring that the right technology approach and resources align with project goals and aspirations across the full project lifecycle.
• Communicate with clients and partners regarding project digital design matters when needed.

Training & Outreach

• Structure and conduct continuing education workshops and assist with curriculum development.
• Represent, coordinate, and collaborate with the firmwide Digital Practice team to develop and promote the local adoption of new technologies and workflows.
• Proactively maintain and communicate current knowledge relative to design, delivery, and research, cultivating a culture of innovation.

PROFICIENCIES

• 7+ years of experience in all phases of the architectural design and production process, as well as commitment and passion for learning new design application technologies and strategies.
• Strong communication skills; written, oral, and graphic representation.
• General aptitude and comfort level with training and technical support, both one-on-one and in-group settings.
• Advanced proficiency with software skills on projects, such as Visualization, Computational Design/Coding, and Environmental Analysis applications.
• High-level of proficiency leveraging Revit, Enscape, Blender, Rhino, and Grasshopper in the architectural production process, including the ability to administer, configure, and maintain the applications.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation, preferred.
• Active involvement in AXP, or starting the ARE Process, preferred.

Our Offerings

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.


We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in DC is between $100,000 and $125,500 , commensurate with qualifications.

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