HGA's Digital Practice Group ("DPG") is seeking an experienced senior leader for the role of Director of Digital Practice to lead, shape, and execute the firm’s technology vision for our architecture, interior design, and engineering practices.

• ensure that digital tools, workflows, and emerging technologies enhance design excellence, project delivery and business operations; be critical in driving change necessary for our firm’s practitioners to adapt to technology disruption and innovation in our industry, advancing opportunities with data, automation and artificial intelligence;
• build, collaborate and leverage strong partnerships with firm-wide leadership to understand market trends, changing client expectations, and delivery challenges; and
• capitalize on the strengths of HGA’s digital design capabilities and maintain a competitive edge to ensure project teams have the tools and resources required to be highly productive, effective, and produce a high level of quality design.

 As a member of the CIO’s leadership team, this role contributes to HGA’s broader technology strategy and participates in challenging conventional thinking and bringing innovative ideas that enable HGA to achieve its long-term ambition. 

This role is responsible for oversight of the Digital Design Operations, BIM Strategic Projects, Visualization, and Fabrication teams within DPG.

Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities…

1. collaborate with executive, practice group and department leadership, along with subject matter experts to design and develop a Digital Practice strategy aligned with the firm’s design and business objectives;
2. identify, evaluate and implement new technologies that enhance design thinking and project execution. Build partnerships with strategic and emerging vendors to maintain a strong knowledge of industry technology trends and opportunities;
3. continuously improve and support highly effective digital workflows leveraging automation, connected systems, data and AI to drive a high level of productivity and quality in our work products;
4. partner with Technology leadership and colleagues to design and implement a BIM infrastructure strategy that enables collaboration, user experience and performance and that optimizes HGA’s operating expenses;
5. partner with the CIO, the Director of Data and Software Engineering and other subject matter experts to advance the firm’s data and AI strategy, capitalizing on HGA’s valuable BIM data;
6. oversee the development of a learning and knowledge sharing strategy that enables our practitioners to work effectively and efficiently;
7. develop and manage a community of BIM resources to deliver BIM-related services that ensure model accuracy, completeness, and performance to client’s expectations;
8. as software product owners, instill a product management mindset of continuous improvement, evaluation of fit, and decommissioning; and
9. collaborate with HGA’s standards council to evaluate and define architecture and engineering standards. Oversee the implementation of those standards into HGA’s BIM environment.

In this Senior Leadership role, you will…

1. think strategically, aligning actions with long-term goals, understand the business landscape, and make informed decisions;
2. analyze complex situations, identify key issues, and generating innovative solutions;
3. make informed decisions that contribute to achieving business goals and overcoming challenges;
4. build relationships, influence others, and drive impact through teamwork and clear communication. Leverage diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals and tailor messages for understanding and collaboration;
5. take ownership of work, learn from feedback, and foster a culture of responsibility, growth, and continuous improvement;
6. leverage technical expertise to consistently produce high-quality work, meet standards, and drive continuous improvement;
7. strive to enhance performance, expand knowledge, and contribute to organizational success through specialized skills;
8. embrace change, remain resilient in the face of uncertainty, and adapt approaches to meet evolving business needs. Demonstrate openness to new ideas and the ability to adjust strategies quickly;
9. lead initiatives, drive innovation, and influence outcomes across teams or functions; and
10. develop and enhance best practices, foster collaboration, and serve as a trusted advisor internally and externally.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Digital Practice leadership and management role, responsible for optimizing firm workflows and tools for one or more firms with over 500 employees.
• Minimum 15 years of experience working in an architecture or engineering design practice, using a variety of tools and including Autodesk Revit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent. Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with driving innovative change in the AE industry, collaborating with firm leaders and practitioners to adapt technology changes into their ways of working.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AE industry trends and related technology opportunities.
• General knowledge of information technology management principles or practices such as cloud-based infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems architecture, DevOps and data warehousing.
• A track record of successful collaboration with business executives on business or technology strategy.

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $161,100 - 204,100

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here.

Equity

Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.

Sustainability

We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.