Digital Practice Specialist II

The Digital Practice Specialist II supports digital design and delivery within our Vancouver and Calgary studios, with a primary focus on residential projects. Reporting to the Digital Practice Manager, the specialist works as an embedded member of assigned project teams to implement digital execution plans, coordinate model workflows, maintain model quality, and help staff work effectively.

Working closely with project leadership and the wider Digital Practice team, the specialist translates agreed delivery strategies into day-to-day practice, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes project-tested workflows, resources, and training across the studios.

The strongest candidates should be able to translate our delivery strategies into reliable project execution, earn the confidence of teams, and bring recurring problems back to the global DP teams for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with and reports to the studio's Digital Practice Manager to develop and implement strategies across multiple projects that improve efficiency, innovation, and delivery.
• Acts as a liaison between local teams and the firmwide Digital Practice group to promote the adoption of emerging tools, technologies, workflows, and standards.
• Maintain domain knowledge and establish trust with project teams. Conducts training sessions and leads continuing education workshops.
• Delivers on-demand digital design assistance and troubleshooting to design teams, empowering more efficient design and delivery processes.
• Administer digital quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and excellence in modeling, documentation and application usage across the studio's projects.
• Documents, refines, and shares effective workflows, standards, and use cases across the studio.
• Participates in the planning and execution of digital innovation initiatives at both the studio and firm level.
• Implement digital execution plans for assigned residential projects, proactively identifying and escalating changes in scope, requirements, or delivery risks.
• Configure and maintain Revit models, content, and documentation workflows in alignment with project strategies and firm standards.
• Support residential project workflows, including repeatable unit layouts, typical floor plans, unit mix and area schedules, and coordinated documentation across project phases.
• Collaborate with project leaders, Digital Delivery Leads, and consultants to ensure seamless model exchanges and resolve digital coordination challenges.
• Conduct model reviews and digital delivery quality checks, communicate findings, and partner with project teams to implement and track corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on technical support, project onboarding, and coaching to strengthen team capability and project performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, document best practices, and support the testing and implementation of new tools and workflows.
• Contribute to studio-wide training initiatives, digital standards, and content development to advance digital practice excellence.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Ability to manage and support digital delivery across multiple projects.
• Advanced Revit model management and documentation experience.
• Residential project delivery experience.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral, and graphic), including the ability to present to internal audiences.
• Proven aptitude to train and coach.
• Ability to collaborate with the studio Digital Practice Manager and team members.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new design technologies and workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or with limited supervision.

Software & Tools

• Revit
• Rhino
• Visualization tools (e.g., Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC)
• Data tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI)
• Analysis & simulation tools (e.g., Climate Studio)
• Computational design & scripting (e.g., Grasshopper, RhinoInside, Python)
• Other applications in Perkins&Will's design technology suite

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of relevant experience.
  including responsibility for Revit model coordination and residential project delivery.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required and/or Architectural technologist degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional licensure preferred.

Certifications

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you (LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation), preferred. – supported by the firm.
• Active involvement in AXP or starting the ARE Process, preferred.

Qualified candidates must submit a resume as part of their application. A portfolio may also be included and is encouraged, though not required. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $81,500 – $104,000. Compensation placement will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.

We thank all interested candidates but due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

At Perkins&Will, we value diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. Our diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, which in turn support our excellence in design.

We believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

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