Senior Project Architect: Lead Design & BIM Champion

Gensler; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler Newport Beach is seeking a Project Architect to shape engaging human experiences in the built environment. You will develop design concepts, produce BIM models and construction drawings, and collaborate with senior leadership, clients, consultants, and contractors to meet project objectives.

With 10+ years in architectural design and fluency in Revit and Rhino, you will lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and guide coordination across disciplines while supporting sustainable and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Licensure required.
• 10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design.
• 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.
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious.
• Experience working directly with contractors.
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with senior design leadership from early development through the implementation of design solutions.
• 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.
• Produce BIM models and construction drawings.
• Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions.
• Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members.
• Participate in office culture and initiatives

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensure

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

3ds Max

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gensler Newport Beach is seeking a Project Architect to shape engaging human experiences in the built environment. You will develop design concepts, produce BIM models and construction drawings, and collaborate with senior leadership, clients, consultants, and contractors to meet project objectives.

With 10+ years in architectural design and fluency in Revit and Rhino, you will lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and guide coordination across disciplines while supporting sustainable and