Architect - Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

401k and profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Gensler seeks a Project Architect to lead design development and coordinate through construction administration from our Seattle office. You will translate sketches into 3D models and working drawings while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with consultants and contractors.

The role emphasizes sustainability, complex facilities projects, and collaboration across disciplines. Base salary is competitive with bonuses and comprehensive benefits; local market compensation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Licensure required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

3D Max

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as 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
• 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.

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format

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

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. 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

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