Architect - Workplace - Senior

• Lead multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, etc.  

• Manage client relationships and team communication  

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion to share with your project teams 

• Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery 

• Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions during document preparation and construction administration   

• Participate in the production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks  

• Maintain the project manual and specifications  

• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews  

• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI  

• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project 

• Lead construction meetings with client and contractor  

• Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office 

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in a commercial design firm, that must include commercial interiors
• Licensed Architect; MA State preferred
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done  

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills  

• Excellent eye for delivering high quality design  

• Ability to understand how interiors are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done 

• Desire to develop junior staff 

• Commitment to incorporating a sustainability mindset in all design decision 

• Team player who actively contributes to a collaborative and fun office culture 

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

**The base salary range will be estimated between $101,500 - $130,000 . 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. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit   Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler **

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

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.