[Hiring] Senior Digital Design Technologist @CDM Smith

Role Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Digital Design Technologist to join our Digital Design Technology team. This individual will be a hands-on expert responsible for configuration, support, and implementation across the firm's core design technology platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud and ProjectWise). The role anchors platform operational excellence and provides technical leadership for platform enhancements, integrations, governance improvements, and release readiness, ensuring standardization, quality, and user enablement across CDM Smith's global design technology ecosystem.

This role contributes to the advancement of digital design technology and BIM/CDE platforms within our AECO environment. It plays a key part in shaping and maintaining platform architecture, supporting complex technical initiatives, and advancing best practices across the organization. Success in this position comes from a combination of strong technical capability, clear and effective communication, and a collaborative approach to mentorship and continuous improvement, all with a focus on operational excellence and innovation.

• 0 – 10% Travel (occasional vendor technical meetings, industry conferences, beta program participation, regional office technical consulting, and strategic site visits)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 6 years of related experience
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Requirements

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field highly preferred.
• Experience in digital design technology, BIM/CDE configuration, or related AECO technical disciplines.
• Expert knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and ProjectWise, including configuration, administration, and optimization.
• Practical understanding of BIM deliverables workflows and project delivery standards in AECO environments.
• Systems administration and configuration management for enterprise design platforms.
• Documentation and process standardization to ensure operational consistency.
• Low-code automation tool proficiency (Power Apps, Power Automate) for workflow optimization.

Skills and Abilities

• Expert technical depth and practical application. Demonstrates mastery of platform configuration, integration architecture, and troubleshooting methodologies; applies deep technical knowledge to solve complex multi-system challenges; maintains current expertise across evolving platform capabilities.
• Project and initiative leadership. Leads medium to high complexity technical projects from design through delivery; defines scope, milestones, and success criteria; coordinates cross-functional resources; ensures quality handoffs to operations.
• Analytical rigor and problem elimination. Goes beyond surface symptoms to identify root causes; designs permanent solutions rather than workarounds; tracks and measures impact of improvements; contributes to knowledge base development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills for working with team members, users, and external stakeholders.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.