Technical Designer, Workplace Studio – San Francisco

Gensler; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in San Francisco, Work 4 Studio, seeks a Technical Designer to join a growing team. You will participate in all design phases, from concept to construction administration, coordinating with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.

You are hands-on with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite, and you will mentor others on documentation standards, code requirements, and constructability. A strong client-facing approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Revit is required.
• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues.
• Experience with U.S. building standards and regulations.
• Strong coordination with multiple consultants.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple aspects of client, project coordination, and general contractors including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.
• Provide project code and accessibility reviews and prepare reports.
• Lead technical communication and coordination within the project team, as well as with clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Mentor and guide others in respect to construction documentation standards, constructability, code requirements and possible interpretations.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve and document complex technical and design challenges.
• Prepare & maintain the project documentation, including the construction documentation, project manual and specifications.
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews.
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction.
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

Building codes & standards

Communication skills

Project coordination

Construction documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Gensler in San Francisco, Work 4 Studio, seeks a Technical Designer to join a growing team. You will participate in all design phases, from concept to construction administration, coordinating with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.

You are hands-on with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite, and you will mentor others on documentation standards, code requirements, and constructability. A strong client-facing approach is essential.