Project Architect

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationship in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
- Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.
- Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.
- As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.
- Your Role- As a Project Architect you will need to coordinate with a team of consultants to deliver architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical insight to drive client projects from concept through build. You need to actively participate in all phases of the project phases including documentation and construction administration. Innovative thinking balanced with ability to present real-world technical solutions to new design challenges. Must thrive with personal responsibility and accountability but embody and embrace open communication and team-oriented success.- What You Will Do-
- Manage all phases of projects, from project documentation set-up and construction administration.
- Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants. Management of related costs by supervising project developments and skills in clash detection with digital tools.
- Guarantee the delivery of the architectural and/or technical aspects of a project.
- Provide project team coordination, specification, and material selections required for construction.
- Resolution of complex technical and design issues as they arise during document preparation and construction administration
- Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of consultants, project architects, interior designers and job captains
- Preparing and ensuring accuracy of technical documents
- Participating in preconstruction phases, RFIs and value engineering.
- Participating in the construction administration of project assignments, including quality control and submittal reviews,
- Working with consultants, contractors, fabricators and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Produce architectural drawing
- Conduct site inspections.
- Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape civil consultants and/or involved parties.
- Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
- Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
- Review technical documents to ensure accuracy.
- Oversee the construction administration of project assignments with focus on managing design intent and quality control. Ability to maintain design integrity, construction quality and supervision of materials that meet international standards.
- Lead coordination with contractors, fabricators and regulatory agencies to ensure constructed project meets overall project objectives.
- Able to perceive or prevent risks in any part of the process_- Other assigned responsibilities.- Your Qualifications-
- Bachelor of Architecture or foreign equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design
- Proficiency in REVIT, Sketch Up, and construction administration software's.
- 100% bilingual English/Spanish, well written with excellent verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of national and international building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
- Mid-scale to large construction experience
- Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
- Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience
- Ability to