Technical Director - Workplace

About the role

The Gensler San Francisco office is located in the heart of the city, serving as a flagship location for innovation, collaboration, and interdisciplinary design excellence. It houses a diverse collective of architects, interior designers, strategists, planners, and technical experts, supporting a broad range of practice areas including Workplace, Mixed-Use, Government, Urban Design, Sports, Sciences, Education, and Corporate Interiors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Studio Directors, Principals, and project leadership to guide teams through all phases of project delivery
• Lead the technical development and execution of projects, ensuring design intent, quality standards, budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements are achieved
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of construction documentation, specifications, and construction administration activities
• Serve as the primary technical resource for project teams, resolving complex design and construction challenges in collaboration with consultants and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior staff through technical guidance, coaching, and day-to-day leadership
• Ensure project teams remain informed of applicable building codes, legislation, industry standards, and firmwide quality management practices
• Participate in Construction Administration efforts, including review of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and attendance at Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings as needed
• Collaborate with Project Managers regarding staffing, scheduling, project execution, and technical resourcing
• Coordinate closely with technical leaders across the office, region, and firm to maintain consistency in technical standards and best practices
• Partner with studio leadership and legal counsel on matters related to project delivery, contracts, and construction-related risk management
• Support a wide variety of project typologies including workplace, mixed-use, retail, government, sports, office buildings, and corporate interiors
• Collaborate with technical leaders across the office, region, and firm to maintain consistency in technical standards and best practices
• Support studio leadership and legal counsel on matters related to project delivery, contracts, and construction-related risk management

Qualifications

• Architecture Licensure is required
• Professional degree in Architecture required
• Minimum 20 years of professional architectural experience
• Demonstrated expertise in construction documentation, bid review, construction administration, and field observation
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for mentorship, team development, and technical excellence
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Word, and Excel preferred
• Strong understanding of building codes, standards, regulations, and specification writing
• Extensive experience in construction administration, construction contracts, and building systems including exterior enclosures, roofing/waterproofing, and primary building systems
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience building strong relationships with external design firms, corporate clients, and executive stakeholders
• Skilled at facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholder groups to achieve alignment and consensus
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing emerging professionals

Pay

The annual base salary will be estimated to be between $145,000 to $175,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing.