Manager, Design Practice

Manager, Design Practice at CDM Smith in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States Job Description 44560BR

Requisition ID:

44560BR

Business Unit:

COR

Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking a Design Practice Manager to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will lead the Design Practice group, helping to drive the firm's digital transformation through the strategic implementation of digital design tools, technologies and processes. This group plays a key role in advancing digital enablement programs and technology execution plans that enhance design workflows across our architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) disciplines. This role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various technologies and communicating effectively with stakeholders to drive project success. This position is ideal for someone who has demonstrated excellence in digital design technologies and processes, has applied them across a variety of AEC practices, and thrives on identifying, developing, and establishing standards, workflows, and training programs. The Design Practice Manager will lead rollout efforts and champion adoption across the organization. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Design Practice group will also collaborate closely the business units project delivery teams and discipline experts to identify, prioritize and advance design practice initiatives. This includes translating strategic objectives and operational challenges into actionable insights that align with broader digital strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in the field of design practice, with a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity leading to tangible results. Under the direction of the Digital Practice Leader, the duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Working on the cutting edge of digital tools and technologies, developing standards, processes and workflows for applications by Autodesk and Bentley, and other design applications and plug-ins that can benefit the AEC practices at CDM Smith.
• Maintaining consistent and documented standards, processes, workflows, and best practices for CDM Smith's AEC digital tools and technologies in alignment with the broader digital enablement strategy Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice.
• Display excellent interpersonal skills to build quali

Job Posting:

JC291208495

Posted On:

Apr 30, 2026

Updated On:

Apr 30, 2026