Gensler-posted 6 months ago
$110,000 - $135,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Gensler's Critical Facilities practice is looking for a multi-talented architect to join our growing team. We are looking for a candidate with experience in the design and delivery of high-tech, new development architecture projects-whether for data centers, high density labs, or other complex designs. You will be a key team member to help expand our capabilities in support of our clients aggressive expansion initiatives, working with our global and regional leaders to lead internal and external project teams and grow client relationships. The ideal candidate will be adept in the design and technical elements of project delivery. Our Critical Facilities practice area is unique, having the ability to draw expertise from and collaborate with all of Gensler's practice areas to serve clients based on their evolving technical requirements. Beyond data centers, our critical facilities team delivers projects for high-performance/research/supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, Artificial Intelligence centers, and various other technology-rich project types.

  • Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams; provide leadership to clients and teams by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
  • Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and contractors
  • Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors
  • Track and manage financial performance of projects for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings, and collections)
  • Manage the full project lifecycle, including estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out
  • Collaborate with project team members on design solutions and documentation
  • Guide the project team in documentation and pricing through construction
  • Resolve complex technical and design issues to ensure project success
  • Manage project specifications to align with design intent and project requirements
  • Communicate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction to coordinate approvals and compliance with regulations
  • Bachelor's or Masters degree in Architecture or related field
  • 8+ years of related experience, managing projects and teams
  • Must have Critical Facilities experience; completed data center projects
  • Professional license or certification preferred
  • Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects
  • Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes is required
  • Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation
  • Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus
  • Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial
  • Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure heavy projects
  • 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
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