Architect - Base Building

Your Role

As a Gensler Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.

As a Gensler Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.

• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, civil consultants etc.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in a commercial design firm
• NY project experience preferred
• Licensed Architect
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Sketch Up, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Core & Shell + Interiors experience required
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• LEED accreditation preferred
• The base salary range will be estimated between $105-$135K plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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 401k, 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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