at M.A. GENSLER. JR & ASSOCIATES ,INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your Role
We are currently seeking a creative, detail-oriented Architect to collaborate with the Chicago Cities team to develop design solutions and coordinate that design through all phases of a project.
Leverage your industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction. You are a seasoned Architect and recognized contributor to high-profile, design driven projects. Our team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
Provide design and documentation for a range of project types
Lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress
Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' program requirements and standards and policies for completion. Communicate between the project team, clients, contractors and consultants
Assist in the design development, modification and/or review of project concepts and solutions, prioritizing sustainable design
Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project managers, architects, and project engineers
Communicate planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports
Ensure all work is carried out to the requirements of the client, with the design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a high quality and timely product to the client
Anticipate and develop innovative solutions to technical and design problems following established standards
Participate in all project phases, with a primary focus on design development, construction documents and construction administration
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Actively lead smaller projects or co-lead a team on larger projects for successful delivery
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
Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them. Coordinate sustainability targets with project consultants and engineers
Implement sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges
Work collaboratively with the team to optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research
Lead climate focused analysis and studies for each project
Involvement in office, regional and sector business development initiatives
Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture; Master's degree preferred
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