Architect - Aviation - Senior

Gensler•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Role Gensler’s Dallas office is seeking an Architect with a passion for Aviation to join our Cities team. As a Gensler Architect, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative 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. You will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class projects. Your work ethic and dedication to problem-solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, make Gensler the perfect place to further your career. What You Will Do Manage communication between the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants Resolve complex technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks Responsible for oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality Resolves complex technical/design issues and detailing and provides guidance and mentorship to team Maintain and oversee the project manual and specifications Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of the project Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Project Manager Ensure projects conform to the contract Actively leading teams for the successful delivery of projects Managing client expectations, team communication, and oversight of consultant coordination Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships Ability to mentor and develop project team members Your Qualifications Registered Architect required A bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program required 10+ years of related experience Experience working on Aviation projects is preferred Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software Full knowledge of architectural principles/practices Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post-occupancy Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development Excellent written + verbal communication and management skills to include leadership, organization, and client relationship management skills Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT This position is in-person. 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Requirements

Registered Architect required
A bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program required
10+ years of related experience
Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
Full knowledge of architectural principles/practices
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures
Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post-occupancy
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Excellent written + verbal communication and management skills to include leadership, organization, and client relationship management skills
Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future

Nice To Haves

Experience working on Aviation projects is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage communication between the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Resolve complex technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions
Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks
Responsible for oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality
Resolves complex technical/design issues and detailing and provides guidance and mentorship to team
Maintain and oversee the project manual and specifications
Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of the project
Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Project Manager
Ensure projects conform to the contract
Actively leading teams for the successful delivery of projects
Managing client expectations, team communication, and oversight of consultant coordination
Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Ability to mentor and develop project team members

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
wellness programs
flex spending
paid holidays
paid time off
401k
profit sharing
employee stock ownership
twice annual bonus opportunities
reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes