Architect - Cities - Senior

Gensler•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Gensler Project Architect, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 3D models and construction drawings and can research technical issues when they arise. Based in the Cities studio of our Seattle office, you will join a team serving clients in Critical Facilities, Aviation, Commercial Development, Research & Laboratory Space, Higher Education and Corporate Headquarters. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
Licensure required
10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design
Experience within Critical Facilities preferred
Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino
Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
Experience working directly with contractors
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
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in all phases of design
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Manage project team and coordination of consultants
Take ownership of financial cycles by managing client follow-up, calendars, deadlines, meetings
Oversight of innovative design strategies and unique brand concepts on multiple projects
Work on new business proposals/presentations
Write and edit project communications for project teams such as scope and fee documents, meeting minutes, work plans, budgets and schedules
Understand key aspects of studio business and proactively develop ways to create better client engagements, people-centric approaches, and project efficiencies
Produce BIM models and construction drawings
Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious
Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Maintain project manual and specifications
Participate in office culture and initiatives