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Bowman Divisional Design Software Manager in Lakewood, Colorado
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Divisional Design Software Manager to join our team remotely and/or in a hybrid schedule.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
To lead and support Regional Design Software Managers, other design software staff, and local office CAD leads, as well as identifying and filling gaps in support, administration, maintenance, training, and support within areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Lead and support Regional Design Software Manager, Design Software Technicians, and Associate Regional Software Managers within their assigned regions and offices. Create and build upon relationships with local staff and management/leadership.
At the Operational and Company Level
- Work closely with Divisional, Regional, and local staff to ensure consistent client delivered product across the division.
Do the Work
Administer, configure, maintain, and support engineering software tools, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley Microstation, Revit, BIM360, and other industry-specific applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues, providing technical support to users.
Manage, train, and provide guidance to design software staff and local office CAD leads.
Coordinate and communicate training and upskilling needs with learning and development team.
Manage development and maintenance of documentation, user guides, and best practices for design software usage within the organization.
Implement and enforce organization-wide standards and protocols for design software usage to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
Regularly perform software audits and quality control checks to identify areas of inefficiency, unused licenses, and potential cost savings.
Coordinate with software vendors and vendor sites for updates, patches, and technical support.
Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure design software adheres to cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and new features and functionality in design software tools to maintain a competitive edge.
Evaluate user feedback and satisfaction to continuously improve the design software support and administration process.
Proactively identify potential software conflicts or incompatibilities and provide recommendations for resolution.
Coordinate and manage design software team to support regular training sessions and workshops to improve software proficiency among users.
Monitor software performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and process improvement.
Evaluate and recommend new software tools and technologies to enhance design capabilities and streamline workflows.
Success Metrics and Competencies
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Creativity with creation of solutions, workflow improvements, and overlap across Bowman provided services.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Motivation to grow both personally and professionally.
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience in related field required.
Minimum of fifteen (15+) or more years of relevant industry-related experience
In-depth knowledge of civil engineering software applications, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley Microstation, Revit, BIM360, Navisworks, and other industry-specific tools.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work effectively and communicate with employees of all levels both in person and electronically.
Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Eligible for remote work arrangements.
Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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