Technical Designer

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. 
 
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful. 

Your Role

As an experienced Technical Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will support lead architects and designers in collaboration on all phases of design projects from conceptual design through construction administration. Through these efforts you will be contributing to Gensler’s mission to create a better world through the power of design. 

What You Will Do

• Coordinate projects through construction to ensure the design of the project is realized

• Develop construction details and advancing fabrication on your projects 

• Coordinate the QC process; understanding the key players and influencing them to gain compliance to applicable building codes, regulations and internal standards

• Manage documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)

• Manage communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

• Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions 

• Contribute to production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks

• Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality

• Maintain and oversee 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

• Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project

• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager

• Ensure projects conform to contract to the best of your ability

• Manage client expectations, team communication and oversight of consultant coordination

• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships through successful project delivery

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture

• 20+ years of related project experience within a commercial architecture firm 

• Proficient in writing, graphic communication and presentation skills

• Proficient in modeling using 2D/3D software, such as CAD, Revit, Octane, 3dViz, 3ds MAX, and/or Rhino utilizing V-Ray

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp

• Strong knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements 

• State licensure and LEED accreditation a plus 

• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus 

• Interior architecture experience a plus 

Life at Gensler

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.

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