Computational Design Practice Manager

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization focused on transforming critical infrastructure. They are seeking a highly skilled Computational Design Practice Manager to lead the launch and operation of their Computational Design Practice, enhancing project delivery through advanced computational tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Set the vision and direction for the Computational Design Practice across Ulteig, defining its mission, scope, and structure
• Provide thought leadership and technical expertise across the organization
• Champion digital transformation initiatives in computational workflows
• Lead the creation and rollout of Computational Design Practice
• Identify and develop new roles within the department as workload and business needs dictate
• Integrate computational design roles into project teams, starting with pilot projects and scaling across departments
• Establish and nurture partnerships with software vendors and technology partners
• Establish and nurture cross-departmental relationships to foster a collaborative and cohesive work environment, ensuring effective communication and teamwork across the business
• Designs and deploys advanced automation solutions, add-ons, scripts and custom node workflows across platforms to optimize production efficiency and reduce human error
• Ensures consistency and performance across deployed tools and collaborates with teams to integrate automation into core design workflows
• Works closely with computational designers to align algorithmic solutions with project goals, integrating scripts into broader workflows and supporting documentation, QA/QC, and scalability
• Conducts focused research on emerging computational design methods and technologies—including scripting frameworks, visual programming tools, and machine learning—to explore new tools, plugins, and workflows; identifies opportunities for custom solutions and promotes their adoption among internal design teams
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to establish and maintain best practices, identify opportunities to improve automation technology and design processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to intermediate computational designers and BIM developers on advanced digital workflows, tools, and problem-solving strategies
• Design and implement company-wide training programs for computational design skills and tools
• Develop content and manage assets within Ulteig’s knowledge management system for documentation, standards, best practices, workflows, and lessons learned
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of internal and external Computational Designers
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely, agile completion of project milestones
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Promote change management best practices during the development and launch of initiatives and projects
• Measure and report on the impact of the Computational Design Practice on project outcomes and business performance
• Represent Ulteig at industry events and conferences, highlighting our expertise through thought leadership
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with Digital Design leadership to maintain a positive, high-performing team culture
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the Digital Design team’s strategic and operational objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Design, Business Management, or other related fields; consideration will be given to relevant experience
• Requires 10+ years of experience in design-related fields, prior management experience preferred
• Deep expertise in computational and parametric design methodologies
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, C# or similar
• Experience with DevOps practices, including agile project management
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in AEC design technologies and BIM. Preferred experience in Autodesk and Bentley products
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to manage multiple teams, with extensive project planning and execution skills
• Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and interpersonal. Capable of effectively conveying intricate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Effective at communicating through multiple mediums, specifically virtual, digital writing, and recorded video
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S