Architect - Critical Facilities & Data Centers

Gensler; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler’s Washington, DC Office is expanding our critical facilities services and seeks a technically proficient architect to lead this ambitious practice area.

You will produce technical documentation, coordinate with consultants and regulators, and guide project progress while applying Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite to realize design excellence.

A US RA license is required; on-site work in DC and a portfolio of labs or data centers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of professional experience (including at least 3 years in Critical Facilities projects).
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software.
• Registered/Licensed Architect (RA) in the U.S. required, NCARB preferred.
• Portfolio with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building focus.
• This is not a remote or hybrid role; on-site in Washington, DC.
• The compensation range for this position in Washington, DC is estimated between $95K-$130K plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Critical Facilities Practice Area.
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation.
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project.
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction.
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Utilize 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts.

Skills

Executive leadership

Project coordination

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Documentation

Team collaboration

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Gensler’s Washington, DC Office is expanding our critical facilities services and seeks a technically proficient architect to lead this ambitious practice area.

You will produce technical documentation, coordinate with consultants and regulators, and guide project progress while applying Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite to realize design excellence.

A US RA license is required; on-site work in DC and a portfolio of labs or data centers is expected.