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Gensler · 12 hours ago

Architect - Workplace - Senior

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

Gensler is a global design firm that emphasizes innovation and creativity in architecture. The Project Architect will lead a team to deliver architectural projects, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project execution from concept through build.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

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Hiring Manager

Dara Osur

Responsibilities

Lead multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, etc

Manage client relationships and team communication

Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion to share with your project teams

Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery

Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions during document preparation and construction administration

Participate in the production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks

Maintain the project manual and specifications

Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI

Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project

Lead construction meetings with client and contractor

Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office

Qualification

Licensed ArchitectRevitCommercial design experienceBuilding codes knowledgeTechnical document creationSustainability mindsetLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

10+ years of experience in a commercial design firm, that must include commercial interiors

Licensed Architect; NY State preferred

Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office

Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done

Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills

Excellent eye for delivering high quality design

Ability to understand how interiors are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done

Desire to develop junior staff

Commitment to incorporating a sustainability mindset in all design decision

Team player who actively contributes to a collaborative and fun office culture

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 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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