Gensler

Technical Designer (Job Captain)

Gensler$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-8 years of related professional experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
  • Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques
  • Strong Revit skills (Level 4 or 5) required
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
  • On the path to licensure preferred

Responsibilities

  • Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for projects
  • Coordinate design intent into construction documentation
  • Participate in construction administration and quality control
  • Evaluate bids and conduct site visits
  • Direct consultants and specification writers
  • Collaborate with Contractors and Regulatory Agencies
  • Utilize hand sketches and 3D software to communicate design

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness programs and paid holidays
  • 401k and profit sharing
  • Employee stock ownership and annual bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs
  • Reimbursement for professional licenses and renewals
Full Job Description
Your Role

Gensler Los Angeles is currently seeking an experienced Technical Designer (Job Captain) with a successful track record and architectural background. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of designers and architects to produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members, ensuring our projects exceed client expectations.

What You Will Do
  • Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of projects
  • Provide project team coordination for incorporating design intent into construction documentation
  • Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues and maintain quality control during construction
  • Coordinate and Direct consultants, specification writers to meet overall project objectives
  • Collaborate with Contractors, Fabricators and Regulatory Agencies /3rd party teams
  • Utilize hand sketches and 3D software, and Revit to communicate design concepts


Your Qualifications
  • 3-8 years of related professional experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
  • Experience in leading retail projects is a plus
  • Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications and construction techniques
  • Knowledge of sustainable design strategies and experience on net zero projects is a plus
  • Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
  • Strong leadership, organizational, verbal and written communication, and relationship management skills
  • Strong Revit skills (Level 4 or 5) required; and experience in AutoCad, Adobe CS, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling software a plus
  • On the path to licensure preferred


Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples

**The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $95,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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
Founded
1965

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