Architect - Critical Facilities - Senior

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, health & wellness, 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. Your Role As a Gensler Project Architect,   it’s   your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects.

Leverage your   Technical   experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.

What You Will Do

• Manage client,   team   and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV,   landscape   and civil consultants
• Ensure conformance with State and Local regulatory standards
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants ,   building and all authorities having   jurisdiction
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
• Ensuring the highest quality and technical aspects of   Gensler’s   Design Your

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or   Master’s degree in Architecture
• 1 5   + years of experience in a commercial design firm
• Experience with Critical  Facilities ( i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) or similarly complex projects required
• Licensed or registered architect
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge   of   building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• LEED accreditation preferred **The base salary range will be estimated between $12 5 -$150 K. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit    Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler ** Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect   our people’s   diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also   offer   a 401 k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice   annual   bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been   established   based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.