Innovation Technologist

Responsibilities

The candidate will advance DDC’s virtual design and construction practice and the use of innovative technologies in DDC’s design and construction planning and administration to improve cost and schedule performance. The candidate will act as construction technologist, staying abreast of industry trends by researching innovative technologies for construction projects and help develop related policies and procedures. The candidate will provide advisory support to stakeholder engagements across the Agency and provide analysis, recommendations, and presentations on how innovative technology can be utilized for saving cost and increasing speed of project delivery. This candidate may work closely with counterparts in project delivery teams and support their adoption of innovative solutions. Innovative technologies include digital delivery elements such as 3D model, Building Information Models (BIM), reality capture, photogrammetry, virtual progress tracking tools, project and construction management software administration.

Requirements

• Knowledge of innovative practices applicable to design and construction
• Knowledge of design and construction performance
• Familiarity with digital delivery, BIM/VDC and reality capture technologies
• Familiarity with emerging technologies like AI
• Knowledge of project management software
• Excellent problem-solving skills and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain
• An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A