Project Architect - Critical Facilites

As a Gensler Project Architect , you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop project designs, translate design ideas into 3D models and construction drawings, research technical issues, coordinate with engineers, and complete contract administration.

You will join the Cities studio, focused on projects. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect, you will lead a team of architects and designers to develop innovative design solutions for Critical Facilities projects.

You will oversee the design, management, and technical aspects of projects from concept through construction administration, ensuring that all designs’ - quality, performance, and documentation - meet the standard of care.

You will leverage your deep expertise in architectural design and construction to resolve complex technical issues and deliver successful project outcomes.

Your leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills will be key to nurturing the talents of junior staff and driving the success of the studio.

What You Will Do

Participate in all phases of design

Provide oversight of innovative design strategies on multiple projects

Produce construction drawings through BIM (Building Information Modeling) (Revit)

Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative and constructible solutions

Provide technical guidance and direction to junior staff

Write and maintain project manual and specifications

Collaborate with project members, including architects and designers, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives

Manage project team and coordination of consultants

Manage client follow-up, calendars, deadlines, and meetings

Write and edit project communications for project teams such as scope and fee documents, meeting minutes, work plans, budgets, additional services, and schedules

Oversight of innovative design strategies on multiple projects

Work on new business proposals / presentations

Provide mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members

Write and edit project communications for project teams such as scope and fee documents, meeting minutes, work plans, budgets, and schedules

Produce construction drawings

Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical, and constructible solutions

Provide mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members

Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges

Maintain project manual and specifications

Your Qualifications

Licensed Architect in good standing

10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design

Master of Architecture or Bachelor Degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program

Experience within Critical Facilities preferred

Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office

Rhino experience designing ground-up architecture and understanding of how buildings are constructed

Experience creating technical documents that thoroughly and accurately describe the work to be done

Experience resolving complex technical and design issues

Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions

Experience working directly with clients and contractors

Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, clients and understanding of how buildings are constructed, the ability to create technical documents that thoroughly and accurately describe the work to be done

Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required

Built-project experience with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and / or Net Zero Building certification

LEED Accredited Professional certification is preferred

Strong experience working with Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam

Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Rhino, and Enscape is preferred, but not required

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.