Architect - Critical Facilities - Pittsburgh

Gensler; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler in Pittsburgh is seeking an Architect to produce technical documentation and communicate project progress with a collaborative team of architects and interior designers who bring design dreams to life.

You will contribute to construction documentation, utilize Revit and 3D tools, and work on high-profile facilities projects in a dynamic Pittsburgh office. This role emphasizes design excellence, sustainability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 6–10 years of professional experience; 3+ years in Critical Facilities preferred.
• RA in the U.S. (NCARB) and licensure preferred.
• Experience with construction documentation and field observation.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with laboratories, data centers, command centers, or high-tech facilities.
• Commitment to sustainability and LEED/Net Zero goals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D modeling software

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Performance-driven collaboration

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler Architect, you will produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success. You're a fit for this role if you have experience/interest in construction documentation, are proficient in/have exposure to Revit, and enjoy working with a team of architects and interior designers that bring design dreams to life. This is a good role for someone who enjoys working with a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Critical Facilities Practice Area
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, 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

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 6-10 years of professional experience (inclusive of at least 3 years of Critical Facilities project experience preferred, or a desire to work on Critical Facilities projects)
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation is preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software
• Successful completion of project types and experience with the design and delivery of laboratories, data centers, command centers, high-tech factories, and/or federal, state, and local government facility spaces
• Registered/Licensed Architect (RA) in the U.S., NCARB
• Demonstrated commitment to [2] sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios should include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview

*This is not a remote or hybrid role; we look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Pittsburgh office.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, 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 Awareness 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off

• 401k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities

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