Project Architect - Senior

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler in Chicago is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead design development and coordinate construction documents. You will translate architectural sketches into precise 2D/3D models and collaborate with Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to shape design solutions.

You will mentor team members, manage client expectations, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Licensure required.
• 10+ 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 with 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 and how to describe work clearly.
• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in sustainable design projects (LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel, Net Zero).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects in the retail, hospitality 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

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architect licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D Max

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Rhino

Enscape

VRay

Job description

As a Gensler Project Architect 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 retail, hospitality 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 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

The base salary will be estimated between $97,000 - 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

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­mative Action employer of choice. 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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Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

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Area of Expertise: Cities + Urban Design

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Professional Services