Project Architect - Critical Facilities - Senior

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect for Critical Facilities, Industrial and Life Sciences in Gensler's Columbus office, 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, industrial and life sciences, 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 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program

Licensure required

10+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design

Experience within Critical Facilities projects (i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) 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

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 in 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 is 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.

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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 401 (k), 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.