Architect - Cities - Senior

Gensler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Gensler in Seattle is looking for a Project Architect to collaborate with a team of architects and designers in developing design solutions throughout a project's construction administration phase. This role requires 10+ years of architectural design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, and strong skills in Revit and Rhino.

Responsibilities include managing project teams, producing BIM models, and resolving technical issues. The company offers a competitive salary range of $111,000 - $133,000, plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design.
• Licensure required.
• Experience within Critical Facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of design.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage project team and financial cycles.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

3D Max

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Sustainability Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Benefits

Paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing

Project Architect

As a Gensler Project Architect, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 3D models and construction drawings and can research technical issues when they arise. Based in the Cities studio of our Seattle office, you will join a team serving clients in Critical Facilities, Aviation, Commercial Development, Research & Laboratory Space, Higher Education and Corporate Headquarters. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

• Participate in all phases of design
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Manage project team and coordination of consultants
• Take ownership of financial cycles by managing client follow-up, calendars, deadlines, meetings
• Oversight of innovative design strategies and unique brand concepts on multiple projects
• Work on new business proposals/presentations
• Write and edit project communications for project teams such as scope and fee documents, meeting minutes, work plans, budgets and schedules
• Understand key aspects of studio business and proactively develop ways to create better client engagements, people‑centric approaches, and project efficiencies
• Produce BIM models and construction drawings
• Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment
• Effective communicator, collaborative and team‑conscious
• 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
• Participate in office culture and initiatives

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• Licensure required
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school, 10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design
• Experience within Critical Facilities preferred
• Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino
• Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
• Experience working directly with contractors
• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues
• Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, 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. 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.

Compensation

*The base salary range will be estimated between $111,000 - $133,000, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.