Gensler

Architect - Senior

Gensler • $90K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Architect required.
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program.
  • 10+ years of related experience in architecture.
  • Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3D modeling, and graphic software.
  • Full understanding of architectural principles, practices, and building codes.
  • Experience managing projects through the entire lifecycle, from concept to post-occupancy.
  • Strong leadership and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead communication among project stakeholders including clients, vendors, and contractors.
  • Resolve complex technical/design issues to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Direct the production of architectural drawings and specifications.
  • Ensure oversight and high-quality delivery of project documents.
  • Guide and mentor team members on technical and design matters.
  • Conduct site observations and document project reviews.
  • Foster productive relationships with clients throughout the project.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities in a collaborative work environment.
  • Engagement in a design culture focused on creating impactful solutions.
  • Access to ongoing learning programs and office initiatives.
Full Job Description
Your Role

In this role, it's your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build. You are a seasoned architect and recognized technical expert with experience in high profile design driven projects. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. Our teams design for all of humanity, driving a passionately curious design culture to create solutions that are emotionally resonant and that positively impact people's everyday experiences. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging.

What You Will Do
  • Manage communication between the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
  • Resolve complex technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions
  • Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks
  • Responsible for oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality
  • Resolves complex technical/design issues and detailing and provides guidance and mentorship to team
  • Maintain and oversee the project manual and specifications
  • Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
  • Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
  • Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of the project
  • Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Project Manager
  • Ensure projects conform to the contract
  • Actively leading teams for the successful delivery of projects
  • Managing client expectations, team communication, and oversight of consultant coordination
  • Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs
  • Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships


Your Qualifications
  • Registered Architect required
  • A bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program required
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
  • Full knowledge of architectural principles/practices
  • Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures
  • Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post-occupancy
  • Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
  • Excellent written + verbal communication and management skills to include leadership, organization, and client relationship management skills
  • Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future


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About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 50 locations and more than 6,000 professionals networked across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
Learn more about Gensler
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1965
* Ladders Estimates

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