at M.A. GENSLER. JR & ASSOCIATES ,INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At Gensler, we design for people. With a blend of global perspective and local presence, we innovate across all scales. Our team is composed of more than just designers-we are tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Driven by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring fresh ideas to solve complex challenges. Whether you're passionate about sketching new concepts, transforming buildings, or cultivating client relationships in global markets, there's a place for you here.
Our expertise spans a multitude of disciplines, including critical facilities, aviation, transportation, education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, life sciences, technology, and beyond. From revitalizing a retailer's brand and planning new urban districts to designing super tall buildings, we aim to make everyday spaces more inspiring, resilient, and impactful. Join us in creating a better world through design.
Your Role
As a Gensler Project Architect, you will lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects dedicated to improving health through design excellence. As a member of our Cities studio, you will leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build, while cultivating client relationships within Critical Facilities, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Aviation. Your work ethic, combined with your curiosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler Chicagothe perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
Participate in all phases of design
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Manage project team and coordination of consultants
Produce BIM models and construction drawings
Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious
Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members
Participate in office culture and initiatives
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
Licensure required
5-8+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design
Experience within Mission Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Aviation preferred
Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino
Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
Experience working directly with contractors
Experience resolving complex technical and design... For full info follow application link.
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