Project Architect - Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

PTO

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 coordinate documentation for construction. You will mentor teams and collaborate with Practice Area Leaders to deliver design solutions for retail, hospitality, and education projects.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Architecture, licensure, and 10+ years of experience in commercial design; proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is highly valued.

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 preferred.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects across retail and hospitality practices.
• Coordinate design through construction documentation with consultants.
• Mentor team members and manage client expectations.
• Produce and review technical documents for construction.
• Participate in construction administration and submittal reviews.
• Contribute to office activities and learning programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

BIM

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Rhino

Enscape

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensure required

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

VRay

Job description

Your Role

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
• For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.
• 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities
• Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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