Project Architect - Senior

Your Role

We are currently seeking a creative, detail-oriented Architect to collaborate with the Chicago Cities team to develop design solutions and coordinate that design through all phases of a project.

Leverage your industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction.

You are a seasoned Architect and recognized contributor to high-profile, design driven projects. Our team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

Provide design and documentation for a range of project types

Lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress

Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion. Communicate between the project team, clients, contractors and consultants

Assist in the design development, modification and / or review of project concepts and solutions, prioritizing sustainable design

Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project managers, architects, and project engineers

Communicate planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports

Ensure all work is carried out to the requirements of the client, with the design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a high quality and timely product to the client

Anticipate and develop innovative solutions to technical and design problems following established standards

Participate in all project phases, with a primary focus on design development, construction documents and construction administration

Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives

Actively lead smaller projects or co-lead a team on larger projects for successful delivery

Lead more junior members of staff : motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office

Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them. Coordinate sustainability targets with project consultants and engineers

Implement sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges

Work collaboratively with the team to optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research

Lead climate focused analysis and studies for each project

Involvement in office, regional and sector business development initiatives

Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s degree preferred

Architectural licensure required (US)

Extensive portfolio of work, preferably within the aviation, healthcare, or critical facilities practice areas

10+ years of project experience in an architectural practice - minimum of 3 ground up or significant addition / alteration projects.

Proven performance in directing the delivery and construction process across all phases

Proven sensibility to the design process and ability to interpret and develop creative and technically proficient solutions to design challenges

Revit documentation proficient including the ability to issue full set of documents coordinated with specs along with bullet revisions and coordinating with consultants through BIM 360

Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

Well-rounded, strategic-thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future

Strong working knowledge of building codes, standards and accessibility requirements

Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

Experience in construction administration - minimum of 3 projects. Experience with the use of Procore or other construction administration software tools.

Experience with RFI responses, submittal reviews, site observation reports, and change order review and approvals

A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious

Experience with Bluebeam Review shared workflow

Demonstrated passion for design thinking

Knowledge in sustainable design principles required

LEED, WELL, Fitwel, or other rating systems accreditation preferable

Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. -Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard , Fitwell and / or Net Zero Building certification

Demonstrate a collaborative and integrated approach towards achieving high sustainability project goals

Advanced knowledge of design software including Revit; Rhino; Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop

To be considered, please submit portfolio and / or work samples in PDF format*

Life at Gensler

Gensler is committed to . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients.

We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to Well-being Week, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.

We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.

In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.