Project Designer

We’re Genesis AEC, an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we design and construct facilities that advance global health. We’re proud to contribute to our clients’ success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.

• You enjoy problem-solving and discovering creative, effective solutions.
• You’re looking for a company that values and promotes professional and personal growth and development.
• You enjoy the details of great design and know that anything worth doing is worth doing well.
• You think on your feet and seek the “a-ha!” moments that come from team collaboration.
• You’re motivated and driven to help us, and our clients, make a difference in the world!

Genesis is seeking energetic future architects who possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
. Be mentored and trained by some of the best subject matter experts in the profession! You will be part of a team where your contributions are valued, while you get the experience you need to pass the Architecture Registration Exam (ARE).

The Project Designer will:

• Develop ideas from conceptual design through construction documentation and ensure proper coordination of such with all disciplines on the team.
• Develop project documents for clients in coordination with relevant building codes, regulatory bodies, and industry standards.
• Ensure that project deliverables satisfy project requirements.
• Participate in sessions between interior designers, architects, and engineers for a cohesive collaborative design process.
• Assist in the development and integration of all technical aspects of architectural documentation on projects.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs), with guidance from the Project Architect.
• Participate in field site visits and assist in developing associated follow-up documentation (e.g., field reports, punch lists).
• Participate in the review of completed design projects with the intention to learn about opportunities to improve productivity, profitability, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with the team – including other project disciplines and external team members - under the direction of the architectural project lead on all efforts.
• Attend internal departmental meetings to learn the multiple facets of our work from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and to better understand their roles within the department

• BS in Architecture, BArch, or MArch
• 5+ years of experience
• Proficiency in Revit software is required.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite software
• A team approach and positive attitude
• Desire to learn
• Actively pursuing licensure is a plus

• Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
• We offer schedule flexibility*, including 9-hour days Monday-Thursday and 4-hour Fridays, all year long; daily hours that work with your commuting or personal obligations; and a hybrid in-office and work-from-home balanced work week.
  * For field-based personnel, flexible scheduling may be subject to client/project site requirements.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
• Competitive 401(k) match program
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave time
• Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
• Competitive company-paid training opportunities
• A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
• Opportunities to grow your career
• And so much more!

Are you ready to unlock your potential with us? With your passion and our vision, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here!