Director of Digital Practice

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDirector of Digital PracticeLawrence Group is a place for dreamers.That’s a quality we look for in our clients – and in our employees. These dreams – these ideas – inspire us. They move us forward. From the very beginning, we’ve built our culture to encourage this kind of thinking. We’ve never been about ego or hierarchy. And our approach is not about raw beauty or creativity. It’s about finding new ways to bring people together. Helping our clients make what they do more relevant, more impactful, and above all, more meaningful, for all.Lawrence Group is a building design, development, and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis with offices in Austin, Florida, and New York. With 170+ employees, Lawrence Group offers architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, furniture procurement, and graphic design services to a wide variety of clients, including housing, hospitality, healthcare, academic, and retail.This position will adhere to Lawrence Group’s core values:Legendary:We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.Innovation:We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.Growth:We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.Heart:We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.Trust:We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.Position Summary:Lawrence Group is seeking a Director of Digital Practice to join our team. The Director of Digital Practice & Innovation is a senior leadership position responsible for the firm's digital strategy, technology roadmap, and innovation initiatives. The role drives continuous improvement in project delivery through BIM leadership, AI integration, workflow optimization, automation, and digital standards. Working with firm leadership, this individual ensures technology investments improve productivity, design quality, client service, and profitability. Primary Responsibilities Include:· Develop and execute the firm's Digital Practice Strategy and multi-year technology roadmap.· Lead BIM governance, including Revit templates, standards, libraries, and quality assurance.· Champion AI adoption, governance, and responsible use across design, documentation, operations, and marketing.· Improve firmwide productivity through standardized workflows using Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft O365.· Identify and implement automation opportunities potentially using AI, Dynamo, Power Automate, and related technologies.· Partner with Design, Operations, IT, and Studio Leadership to align technology with business goals.· Lead digital training, mentoring, and change management initiatives.· Evaluate emerging technologies and manage strategic software/vendor relationships. Measures of Success· Firmwide adoption of digital standards and AI-enabled workflows.· Measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and project delivery.· Successful implementation of automation initiatives with documented ROI.· A culture of continuous innovation, learning, and digital excellence.Qualifications· Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.· 10+ years of professional practice with demonstrated digital leadership.· Expert knowledge of Revit and BIM management· Strong understanding of Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.· Experience implementing AI, digital transformation, or enterprise technology initiatives.· Proven leadership, communication, strategic planning, and organizational change management skills.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position will have supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment with hybrid schedule capability. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThis position requires no minimum ability to lift, bend or stand.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary.TravelMinimal to no travel is expected for this position.Reporting Relationship:This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer.Recruitment Firm Disclaimer:Lawrence Group is not accepting resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment or staffing agencies at this time. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Lawrence Group without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Lawrence Group, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for those candidates.Lawrence Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.