Architect - Mid Level

About the role

Gensler is a design firm that designs for people across various scales. We are a community of tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. We are passionate about our work and strive to innovate and solve challenging problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals
• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
• Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions
• Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks
• Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality
• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs
• 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
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Qualifications

• Registered Architect required
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program required
• 7+ years of related experience
• Strong proficiency in 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
• Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future

Skills

To be considered, please submit a current portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.

Benefits

Life at Gensler is more than just design. We believe in fostering a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• A 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities

Pay

The annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

Schedule

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the San Antonio, Texas area. If you're open to relocating to the area, please apply!

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Notice to Applicants

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.