Architect - Workplace - Senior

Gensler • Boston, MA

71d

About The Position

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines-from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we're refreshing a retailer's brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in a commercial design firm, that must include commercial interiors
• Licensed Architect; MA State preferred
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills
• Excellent eye for delivering high quality design
• Ability to understand how interiors are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done
• Desire to develop junior staff
• Commitment to incorporating a sustainability mindset in all design decision
• Team player who actively contributes to a collaborative and fun office culture

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, etc.
• Manage client relationships and team communication
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' program requirements and standards and policies for completion to share with your project teams
• Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery
• Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions during document preparation and construction administration
• Participate in the production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks
• Maintain the project manual and specifications
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
• Lead construction meetings with client and contractor
• Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office

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
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees