Technical Designer, Critical Facilities Leader

Gensler; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Gensler in Washington, DC is seeking a technically proficient architect to lead the emerging Critical Facilities practice. The role focuses on design delivery, coordination, and production of construction documents for data centers, laboratories, and high-tech facilities.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience, knowledge of codes and construction techniques, and proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience, including at least 1 year on Critical Facilities projects
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, and construction techniques
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and 3D modeling tools

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Critical Facilities Practice Area
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Utilize 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

Skills

Construction documentation

Team collaboration

3D visualization

Sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gensler in Washington, DC is seeking a technically proficient architect to lead the emerging Critical Facilities practice. The role focuses on design delivery, coordination, and production of construction documents for data centers, laboratories, and high-tech facilities.

The candidate should have 5+ years of experience, knowledge of codes and construction techniques, and proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.