Architect

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary Architectural Design Technology reference for project team members. • Responsible for day-to-day AEC technical support on projects in all phases of the architectural process, including conceptual design, schematic design, design adaptation/development, construction documentation, modeling, and creating customized content. • Assist IT Department in the management, maintenance, installation, and deployment of software products, including but not limited to the Autodesk AEC Collection, BIM 360/Autodesk Docs, Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape 3d, Lumion, 3D Studio, V-ray, Dynamo, ability to write AutoCAD LISP and Revit Dynamo and Python scripts. • Manage the implementation of new software systems related to the BIM and Design Technology processes. • Gain added training and technical certification by attending software developers' and suppliers’ training courses and workshops to add value to staff and projects. • Research and manage implementation of new industry software systems related to the BIM and Design Technology processes. • In cooperation with the Technology Department and appropriate stakeholders, help to create and maintain an office Design Technology training forum where standards can be found and questions asked and answered. • Work with subject matter experts from project teams to coordinate and lead research and training on new plugins, products, and modeling techniques. • Providing ongoing training to ensure consistent knowledge of the BIM tools, office standards, and procedures. • Provides orientation for new hires on basic Revit use, office standards, and procedures. • In cooperation with the Technology Group, analyzes IT system’s operation and recommends improvements for the proper functioning of BIM/Design Technologies. • Maintains an understanding and knowledge of the design, engineering, and construction staff’s needs and operations by maintaining regular and open dialog with all groups. • Develops educational/ training materials for in-house courses, leads instruction and training. • Assists Leadership in assessing staff’s Design Technology skills and developing plans and programs to increase individual, team, and firm-wide use, expertise, and efficiency in integrating appropriate A/E/C technology. • Supports collaborative efforts with other Design Technology users. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in architecture. Masters is preferred but not mendatory. • 5-7 years of experience in the AEC industry, with a Design Technology focus, with progressing responsibilities. • Proficiency in Building Information Modeling programs and applicable techniques. Knowledge of various 3D modeling software. • Expert knowledge of and proven practical background in Autodesk Revit Architecture and related BIM software. • Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, and Collaboration for Revit expertise required. Autodesk software certification preferred. Microsoft Office suite experience required. • Solid understanding of legacy CAD applications and practices, mainly AutoCAD • Required skill with design applications such as 3ds Max, V-Ray, Rhino, SketchUp, Navisworks, Adobe Creative Suite, etc., and an innate ability to communicate the benefits of these components within an integrated building information model. • Must be able to articulate ideas well through both verbal and written communications. Must be comfortable presenting in and leading meetings with consultants, internal team members, and partners. • Must show the ability to quickly learn new techniques and problem-solve or create workarounds when solutions do not exist. • Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills. • Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with project teams and office staff; must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Kind Note: • While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest