Architect - Lifestyle - Senior

About the role

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.
Oversee and deliver 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.
Manage client expectations, team communication, and oversight of consultant coordination.
Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs.
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee and deliver 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.
• Manage client expectations, team communication, and oversight of consultant coordination.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs.
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships.

Requirements

• A registered architect required.
• A bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program required.
• 10+ years of related experience, including demonstrated success on senior living and residential projects preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT
• This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area.
• If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply!
• Non-local candidates are welcome.

Benefits

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 Awareness 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Not specified.