Technical Director, DfMA and Construction Innovation
wsp groupHouston, TX
Technical Director, DfMA and Construction Innovation
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Engineering ServicesArchitectural ServicesCommercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAbout the role
Overview:
In this role you will lead the development of kit-of-parts solutions and advance DfMA and industrialized construction across major programs. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, set design standards, and drive productized, repeatable delivery while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and digital delivery groups. You will champion digital tools, BIM, and data-driven decision making to transform the construction process. This is a leadership role with a strong focus on scalable, manufacturing-led design across data centers, aviation, rail, and nuclear sectors. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision disability, life insurance retirement savings paid sick leave paid vacation and parental leave bereavement/voting/naturalization leave
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and technical leadership for KoP design and delivery on large programs Establish design standards, governance, and QA processes Guide multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction Develop and implement kit-of-parts methodologies for repeatable delivery Lead adoption of product-driven design strategies to improve outcomes Define modular systems deployable across projects/geographies Promote BIM, digital twins, and data-driven decision making Lead major commissions and programmatic frameworks across sectors Build client relationships and support business development Champion transition to manufacturing-led delivery models and monitor industry innovations
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering or related discipline 12+ years in architectural or related role Experience delivering data centers, aviation, rail, industrial, or nuclear projects Proven experience implementing DfMA on large, complex projects Experience developing modular design systems and kit-of-parts Track record leading multidisciplinary teams and large portfolios Strong understanding of DfMA, industrialized construction, modular design, product-based design methodologies, PLM, design configurators, and digital product catalogs leadership of multidisciplinary teams client relationship building ability to guide through all project phases Autodesk Revit Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Vault
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Industry
Engineering Services
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