Director of Technology - Construction Modeling

The Director of Technology is responsible for leading the technical strategy and operations of the practice area, with a strong focus on steel detailing processes, CAD/BIM integration, and digital project delivery. This role ensures that the company leverages innovative technology to enhance detailing accuracy, workflow efficiency, and collaboration across engineering, fabrication, and construction stakeholders. The Director of Technology oversees the assessment, configuration, and maintenance of technological infrastructure systems to ensure the organization's business needs are met.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with WPM Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and their team in the construction of a model platform to enable scalable and collaborative functionality for the organization's future needs.
• Collaborates with WPM CIDO and other Operating Groups on the implementation of new software applications and hardware deployments.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to streamline detailing processes and improve interoperability between detailing, engineering, and fabrication teams.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of custom software or scripts to automate repetitive tasks and enhance model accuracy.
• Establish, update, and enforce standards for model quality, data management, file naming, and software usage across projects, in conjunction with existing standards.
• Consult with fabrication shops and general contractors to ensure model compatibility and coordination.

• Promotes our Extraordinary Client Experience (ECX), by building effective relationships with employees and vendors that reflect, and support the company's core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in and supports training programs and commits to self-development.

• Collaborates and effectively communicates with all levels of the organization to ensure technology and user needs are identified and met.
• Consistently strives to achieve positive results in a timely and efficient manner.

• 15+ years of experience in technology management, preferably in steel detailing.
• Strong working knowledge of steel detailing software (Tekla, SDS/2, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Experience with BIM coordination, cloud collaboration (e.g., Trimble Connect, BIM 360), and scripting (e.g., Python, Tekla Open API) is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• Expert technical knowledge of a wide range of infrastructure technologies and methodologies
• Expertise in large-scale infrastructure, networking architectures and virtualization technologies as well as operational models for large systems
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and lead individuals, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client-service attitude with the ability to multitask and accomplish multiple priorities

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world's most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.