Technology Design Practice Leader

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to provide a range of forward-thinking solutions to clients.
• Develop and maintain an active, expert-level professional brand in the market as a trusted advisor for technology in the built environment, through thought leadership and industry engagement.
• Serve as a trusted technology advisor and subject matter expert for building owners, architects, and engineering partners, collaborating to develop and execute comprehensive design solutions.
• Lead by example in the independent creation of high-quality, compelling client deliverables.
• Provide design leadership, surfacing and translating owner aspirational visions, requirements, and financial constraints into a clear, actionable technology program and technical design.
• Approach the design process with rigor, creativity, and a drive to continuously improve quality and efficiency.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and system schematics.
• Manage technology design budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Lead the design and technical specification of advanced audiovisual, telecommunications, and security systems.
• Lead, mentor and guide your team and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and delivery excellence.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technology Design Practice Leader to join our team in the Washington D.C. - Baltimore area. This is a high-impact leadership role for a technologist with a passion for designing and integrating innovative solutions into major new building construction and renovation projects. You will lead complex projects from initial visioning through design, construction oversight, and closeout, while bringing some of the region’s most consequential buildings to life and building lasting relationships with clients, architects, and technology partners.

• A strong portfolio of successful projects demonstrating a high level of design expertise.
• Proven experience leading technology design for complex, large-scale facilities (healthcare, higher education, sports/entertainment venues, museums, etc.).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the design of technology systems for the built environment.
• Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D) certification and expert-level knowledge of the audiovisual landscape is required. Other relevant certifications (RCDD, PMP, PSP, and/or advanced manufacturer certifications) are highly valued.
• Deep and practical understanding of how various building technologies—including ICT, security, wireless (DAS/Wi-Fi), and Building Automation Systems (BAS)—function independently and as integrated systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, design, and optimization of complex networks in a variety of environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (e.g., AVIXA, BICSI, TIA/EIA) and applicable codes.
• Passion for leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary design teams from programming through construction administration.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional presence and leadership skills. Proven track record of building strong relationships with owners, architects, and key technology vendors that can be leveraged for new business and project success.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or relevant experience.