Project Architect - Critical Facilities - Senior

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect for Critical Facilities in Chicago. You will translate sketches into 2D/3D models, mentor teammates, and coordinate design through construction documents.

You will collaborate with practice area leaders to deliver complex projects across data centers and healthcare sectors, managing consultants and client expectations. Applicants should have a architecture license, a bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years of experience with strong Revit and design software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Licensure required.
• 10+ years of experience in architectural design.
• Experience with critical facilities or similar complex projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite; other tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects in critical facilities, life sciences, and healthcare.
• Coordinate documentation with structural, MEP, lighting, and other consultants.
• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues.
• Manage client expectations and team coordination.
• Contribute to finished plans, specifications, and material selections for construction.
• Participate in construction administration and review submittals.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Skills

Design software

Coordination

Communication

Leadership

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect - Critical Facilities , you will collaborate with our Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

Description

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect - Critical Facilities , you will collaborate with our Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on design projects in the critical facilities, life sciences, and healthcare practice areas, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
• Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction
• Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

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 projects (i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) healthcare projects, or similarly complex projects (i.e. science/labs/national labs, light-industrial/manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, healthcare, aviation & transportation, etc.) preferred
• Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
• Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial
• 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
• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification
• For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.
• The base salary will be estimated between $90,000-$120,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

Life at Gensler

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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