Project Architect - Life Sciences & Healthcare Design Lead

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect in Chicago to translate sketches into 2D/3D models and manage design through construction documentation. You will collaborate with Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors, mentor teammates, and ensure coordinated documentation with consultants.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture, licensure, 5+ years of commercial design experience, and proficiency with Revit and other design tools. Portfolio and resume in PDF are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• Licensure required
• 5+ years of experience with commercial architectural design
• Experience with Higher Education projects (schools, colleges, and universities) is 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
• Portfolio and resume in PDF format required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects in the 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

Skills

design coordination

leadership

communication

mentoring

project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensure required

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D Max

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Enscape

VRay

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect in Chicago to translate sketches into 2D/3D models and manage design through construction documentation. You will collaborate with Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors, mentor teammates, and ensure coordinated documentation with consultants.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture, licensure, 5+ years of commercial design experience, and proficiency with Revit and other design tools. Portfolio and resume in PDF are required.