Entry-Level Design Technology Manager – Design Technology

Job Description

Entry-Level Design Technology Manager | DLR Group

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, full-time role at DLR Group, located in Los Angeles, CA, with consideration for candidates in other California studios. DLR Group is an integrated design firm, 100% employee-owned, committed to elevating the human experience through design and improving the lives of clients, communities, and the planet. This role supports project teams by implementing BIM best practices and ensuring the efficient use of design technology tools across the firm. The Design Technology Manager acts as a vital resource for architects, engineers, and designers, helping them navigate Revit workflows, resolve model performance issues, and leverage digital tools to enhance quality and productivity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Team: Design Technology team, reporting to senior Design Technology Managers
• Mission: This person implements BIM best practices and ensures efficient use of design technology tools to support project teams across the firm, improving quality and productivity.
• Tech Stack: Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo, Grasshopper, BIM 360

What You’ll Actually Do
• Quality Assurance: Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews of Revit models and provide actionable feedback to project teams.
• BIM Workflow Management: Support BIM Execution Planning, including project setup through established startup portals, and manage the organization of BIM 360 project sites.
• Technical Support & Optimization: Collaborate with design teams to resolve Revit model performance issues, ensure adherence to best practices, and assist with Navisworks setup for clash detection and coordination reviews.
• Content Development & Standards: Develop and maintain Revit content, integrating standards updates into active project files, and stay current with design technology tools, software updates, and add-ons used in production workflows.
• Training & Improvement: Deliver or coordinate training and knowledge-sharing sessions to help teams adopt new tools and workflows, and provide feedback to senior Design Technology Managers on opportunities to enhance BIM standards and improve project-wide efficiencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Educational background in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related design discipline.
• Experience: 1-5 years of Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) related Design Technology experience.
• Skills: Proficiency with Revit in a production or academic setting; Ability to learn new software quickly and apply new digital skills effectively; Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly; Experience with Dynamo, Grasshopper, or another visual programming or scripting language; Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.