Brian Smith of IMCO General Construction in Ferndale has been promoted to director of technology, a newly created position at the company.

Smith was hired by IMCO in 2013 as a senior BIM/modeling designer.

In his new role, Smith will oversee IMCO’s technology department, including its GPS, BIM, and IT areas.

Smith has more than 16 years of experience working as a designer in the energy, water, wastewater and structural engineering markets. He also has experience in residential and commercial design and as a construction inspector.

He previously worked in the renewable-energy sector for Whitewater Engineering in Bellingham.