As a Gensler Architect with a focus on Retail and Retail Roll-out projects, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to help guide our clients. You have experience in the design and execution of commercial development and have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination.
What You Will Do
Manage multiple aspects of client, project coordination, and general contractors including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
Manage client relationships and team communication
Resolve complex technical and design issues
Maintain the project manual and specifications
Review drawings for code compliance
Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
Process submittals, RFIs, substitution request, etc. during construction
Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
Participate in office culture and initiatives
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
3+ years of relevant architectural experience, with ideally 1 year of recent retail sector focused experience
Proficiency with Revit
100% bilingual English/Spanish; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with US based projects desirable
Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
Strong communications, and relationship management skills
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills