Project Architect - Critical Facilities

Gensler

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Building Codes, Building Permits, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Documentation, Environmental Research, Government Regulations, Mentoring, Moderating Skills, Network Operations Center, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional License, Project/Program Coordination, Regulations, Reimbursement, Sales Management, Schematics, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), Supercomputing, Support Documentation, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

Today

Your Role

As a ProjectArchitect - Critical Facilities in Gensler's Phoenix office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. Our growing Critical Facilities studio is looking for a seasoned Project Architect and recognized contributor to high-profile, design driven projects who can leverage their industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction. Our team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. Throughout your career, you have developed communication and team-building skills in managing multiple teams and projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.

Our Critical Facilities practice is uniquely equipped to deliver high-performance data centers by drawing on expertise from across Gensler's diverse practice areas. We assemble specialized teams within our Critical Facilities group to design and execute data center projects that meet the complex needs of today's technology-driven organizations. This work sits at the intersection of architecture, infrastructure, and innovation - making it an exciting space for professionals who want to shape the future of digital environments. In addition to data centers, our team brings deep experience in mission-critical environments such as research and supercomputing facilities, command and control centers, and SCIFs. The complexity and impact of these projects offer rich opportunities for learning, advancement, and long-term career growth.

What You Will Do

Collaborate on design projects in the critical facilities including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation
Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Lead coordination with building and planning departments to facilitate permit submissions, respond to plan check comments, and secure approvals
Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients
Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained
Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery
Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support

Your Qualifications

Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
At least 10 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale. Experience with Data Centers a plus
Licensed Architect (US) required
Arizona licensure preferred
LEED accreditation and experience preferred
Revit experience required
Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents

Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio)

*Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions 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. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

About the Company

Gensler

As architects, designers, planners and consultants, we partner with our clients on some 3,000 projects every year. These projects can be as small as a wine label or as large as a new urban district. With more than 3,500 professionals networked across 43 locations, we serve our clients as trusted advisors, combining localized expertise withglobal perspective wherever new opportunities arise.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

Clients

We have more than 2,000 active clients—large and small, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit—a true cross-section of the global economy. We put ourselves in the world of our clients to see issues and challenges through their eyes. Our approach to individual projects is always viewed in the context of our clients' larger business plans and strategies, enabling us to add more value to their enterprises.

Everything we do is organized around providing the best possible service to our clients. As we've grown, we've expanded resources and diversified our expertise to provide a 24/7-platform for delivering client projects, regardless of size, complexity or location.

Leadership

Gensler uses a collaborative model of senior leadership. Our Board of Directors sets overall strategy and policy. Executive Directors Andy Cohen, David Gensler and Diane Hoskins run the firm, working with and through our Management Committee. Together, they direct and integrate our practices, offices, and design and delivery teams to serve our clients effectively on a global, 24/7 basis.

Behind each client is a worldwide network of architects, designers, planners and consultants led by 196 Principals in 43 locations, a firm with an international reputation for innovative design, superb delivery, and efficient management of its teams and projects.

Please view our 2013 Appointments website to meet our newest Gensler Principals, Senior Associates and Associates.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Architectural and Design Services

FOUNDED

1965

WEBSITE

http://www.gensler.com/

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