Technical Designer – Senior

Gensler • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gensler's growing Critical Facilities studio in Denver is seeking a seasoned Technical Designer and recognized contributor to high-profile, design-driven projects. This role combines creativity and technical knowledge to guide clients, leveraging industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction. The team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem-solving and design excellence. The Technical Designer will develop existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships. Gensler's Critical Facilities practice specializes in delivering high-performance data centers and other mission-critical environments like research facilities, supercomputing facilities, command and control centers, and SCIFs. This work is at the intersection of architecture, infrastructure, and innovation, offering opportunities for learning, advancement, and career growth.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio.
• At least 8 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale.
• Revit experience required.
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.
• Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Data Centers a plus.
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects in critical facilities, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and documentation.
• Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
• Lead coordination with building and planning departments to facilitate permit submissions, respond to plan check comments, and secure approvals.
• Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients.
• Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees