Project Architect - Critical Facilities - Senior

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Project Architect - Critical Facilities - Senior Apply locations Chicago, IL, US time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition  R-15950

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect - Critical Facilities , you will collaborate with our Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise .

Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on design projects in the critical facilities, life sciences, and healthcare practice areas, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation

• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)

• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues

• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination

• Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction

• Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples

• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school

• Licensure required

• 1 0 +years of experience in the profession of architectural design

• Experience with in Critical Facilities projects ( i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) healthcare projects, or similarly complex projects ( i.e. science/labs/national labs, light-industrial/manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, healthcare, aviation & transportation, etc.) preferred

• Proficiency with Sketch Up, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required

• Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape , VRay also beneficial

• 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

• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification

* For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

** The base salary will be estimated between $97,000-$120,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

Life at Gensler

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 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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