Architect - Critical Facilities - Senior

Gensler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Gensler in New York seeks an experienced Project Architect to lead a team of architects and designers from concept through build. You will drive technical excellence and coordinate with a broad range of consultants and clients in fast-paced projects.

With 15+ years in commercial design, licensure, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and the Adobe suite, you’ll guide complex facilities and ensure high-quality architectural solutions across varying scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 15+ years of experience in a commercial design firm.
• Experience with Critical Facilities or similarly complex projects.
• Licensed or registered architect.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects and designers to deliver projects from concept through build.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.
• Ensure conformance with State and Local regulatory standards.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
• Maintain project manual and specifications.
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction.
• Ensure the highest quality and technical aspects of Gensler’s design.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

MS Office

Job description

Description

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 relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

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 relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines— from aviation and transportation to education, health & wellness, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your Technical experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.

What You Will Do

• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
• Ensure conformance with State and Local regulatory standards
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, building and all authorities having jurisdiction
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
• Ensuring the highest quality and technical aspects of Gensler’s Design

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 15 + years of experience in a commercial design firm
• Experience with Critical Facilities (i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) or similarly complex projects required
• Licensed or registered architect
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• LEED accreditation preferred

The base salary range will be estimated between $125-$150K.

Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing.

To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

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 Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

• 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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and ... All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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