Architect - Senior
Gensler•Vancouver, BC
•CA$105,000 - CA$130,000•Onsite
About The Position
As a Gensler Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and technical designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.
Requirements
- Accredited degree in Architecture
- Licensed in British Columbia (AIBC)
- 12+ years of experience in a commercial design firm
- Experience in core & shell architecture and interiors
- Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
- Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Collaborate on projects across several practice areas
- 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.)
- Resolve complex technical and design issues
- Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
- Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction
- Participate and/or lead in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- wellness programs
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- contributions to the RRSP
- twice annual bonus opportunities
- reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- reimbursement tuition for certain eligible programs or classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
