Digital Delivery Lead; Architecture

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HDR was ranked #1 among the "Top 30 Data Center Architecture + AE Firms" in BD+C's "2022 Giants 400" report - the list of the largest architecture, engineering and construction firms in the United States. HDR is looking for a Digital Delivery Lead (Architecture) to join our Architecture practice in London. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be expected to:

• Provide direction for the Digital Delivery Coordinators and Specialists, along with managing the digital model environment and deliverables at the project level.
• Possess an advanced understanding of how all disciplines interact and construction documents are produced.
• Work directly with the Project Manager to assist the Coordinators and Specialists to generate and maintain the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project initiation procedure, establishing the server infrastructure, discipline models, and digital deliverables outlined in the project scope.
• Execute digital deliverables and supporting production teams throughout the complete lifecycle of projects.
• Provide technical support, while communicating the deliverable schedule to the project team.
• Maintain quality; this individual will monitor the model health and coordination processes of the project, from the planning phase thru issue of construction documents.
• Execute these tasks autonomously and also mentor and provide guidance to other team members.
• Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of the Digital Delivery Plan(DDP).
• Monitor and oversee the establishment of the document management system and help maintain the server infrastructure for multi-discipline projects.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate software, versions, access, and training needed to execute the project requirements.
• Generate and maintain model setup including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, sheets, and general models, to accommodate the disciplines and project requirements.
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health.
• Host Digital Delivery coordination meetings with the Digital Design team to ensure optimal quality control through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes.
• Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones.
• Project archiving at submittals and closeout.
• Engage in close and effective communication and presentations with HDR management, production staff, and clients.
• Mentor staff to help develop their skillsets.
• Provide guidance for Project Managers to support project needs.
• Engage with other Digital Delivery Leads to provide support and guidance.

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management)…