Gensler · 1 month ago
Architect - Senior - Critical Facilities
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expGensler is a leading architecture firm focused on innovative design solutions for critical facilities. In this role, you will lead a team to develop designs for projects such as data centers and high-tech environments, ensuring high standards of quality and performance while mentoring junior staff.
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Responsibilities
Participate in all phases of design
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Manage project team and coordination of consultants
Take ownership of financial cycles by managing client follow-up, calendars, deadlines, meetings
Oversight of innovative design strategies and unique brand concepts on multiple projects
Work on new business proposals/presentations
Write and edit project communications for project teams such as scope and fee documents, meeting minutes, work plans, budgets and schedules
Understand key aspects of studio business and proactively develop ways to create better client engagements, people-centric approaches, and project efficiencies
Produce BIM models and construction drawings
Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious
Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members
Maintain project manual and specifications
Participate in office culture and initiatives
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
Licensure required
10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design
Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino
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
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required
Preferred
Experience within Critical Facilities preferred
Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Two annual bonuses paid in December and June
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Profit sharing
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Wellness programs
Flex spending
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401k
Twice annual bonus opportunities
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes
Company
Gensler
Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.
5001-10000 employees
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