Chief Architect

Gensler's Borderless Lab is a unique team that provides support to ongoing projects worldwide. As a Chief Architect, you will coordinate and work with a global team of architects, designers, and design managers across borders to complete unique projects.

This role requires coordinating with consultants to deliver architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical insight to drive client projects from concept through build.

As a Chief Architect at Gensler's Borderless Lab, you must actively participate in all project phases, including documentation and construction administration. You will need to present real-world technical solutions to new design challenges. This role requires personal responsibility and accountability but also open communication and team-oriented success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of projects, from project documentation setup and construction administration
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and setups with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants
• Guarantee the delivery of a project's architectural and/or technical aspects
• Provide project team coordination, specification, and material selections required for construction
• Resolve complex technical and design issues during document preparation and construction administration
• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of technical documents
• Participate in preconstruction phases, RFIs, and value engineering
• Participate in the construction administration of project assignments, including quality control and submittal reviews
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape civil consultants and/or involved parties
• Support communication between the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Review technical documents to ensure accuracy
• Oversee the construction administration of project assignments with a focus on managing design intent and quality control

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Architecture, or foreign equivalent
• 6+ years of project experience in an architectural practice
• Proficiency in REVIT, Sketch Up, and construction administration software
• 100% bilingual English/Spanish, well-written, with excellent verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of national and international building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Mid-scale to large construction experience
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence
• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams
• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on various project types
• Must be able to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

Compensation:$120,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience. Benefits include reimbursement for professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees, as well as tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes. Additionally, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.