Practice Technology Specialist

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Practice Technology Specialist focused on Computational Design to join the firm as part of our Information Technology team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities

This position will provide guidance to the firm’s designers throughout the preliminary design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration and project closeout phases for a wide range of project types including aviation, corporate, data centers, education, healthcare, multi-family and interior design studios.  

• This position will join our Practice Technology Group and proactively develop and implement best practices and workflows for all Corgan Offices with a primary focus on computational design-based solutions.  The selected candidate will be responsible for providing BIM leadership and mentoring to staff of all levels and will develop strong business relationships and enhance day-to-day operations in the firm by being a conscientious, dependable, organized and detail-oriented team player. 
• This position will support architects and interior designers in practice technology implementation throughout the design and construction process. The selected candidate will provide technical assistance through in-person, phone, and instant message communication.
• This position will be a vocal advocate for practice technology best practices. The selected candidate will conduct training sessions in their local office, as well as other Corgan offices through targeted travel.

• Develop and maintain add-ins for Revit 

• Develop and maintain project-specific and firm-wide Python scripts 

• Develop and maintain project-specific and firm-wide Grasshopper scripts 
• Develop and maintain project-specific and firm-wide Dynamo graphs
• Independently conduct practice technology related Research and Development 
• Integration of REVIT and Rhino with other applications 

• Establishing and supporting workflows related to: 

• Computational Design
• BIM & Digital Project Delivery 

• Visualization 

• Reality Capture 

• Sustainability and building performance data workflows 

• Construction Administration 

• Develop and perform computational design and BIM related training sessions across the firm 

• Develop and maintain UI/UX, matching company brand standards 

Qualifications

• Architectural or Interior Design Degree plus 4+ years of experience in professional environment 
• Experience coding with C# or Python (preferred). 
• Experience creating add-ins for Autodesk REVIT
• Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) integration experience (preferred)
• Proficiency with parametric design through Grasshopper, Rhino.Inside and Dynamo 
• Experience with sustainability analysis tools (preferred)
• Experience with generative design, performance-driven design optimization and data visualization
• Experience with Azure DevOps or other Git based version control (preferred) 

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. *

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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