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Gensler · 6 hours ago

Project Architect - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

10+ years exp

Gensler is a leading architecture firm seeking a Project Architect to collaborate with Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors. The role involves developing design solutions and coordinating documentation through the construction phase, focusing on life sciences and healthcare projects.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate on design projects in the 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

Qualification

LicensureArchitectural design experienceRevitProject coordinationSketchUpAdobe Creative SuiteSustainable designTechnical documentationRelationship managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school

Licensure required

10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design

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

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

Preferred

Experience within 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 SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

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

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Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.

Founded in 1965

San Francisco, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gensler.com

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