Project Architect

Your Role We are currently seeking a highly experienced Project Architect for Data Centres to collaborate with the entire studio and lead teams to develop design solutions and coordinate 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. You demonstrate innovative thinking, balanced with ability to present real-world technical solutions to new design challenges. You thrive with personal responsibility and accountability but embody and embrace open communication and team-oriented success. You will work closely with the entire team, within our collaborative and supportive team environment to develop projects from conceptual design through execution. A well-rounded and thoughtful approach to design forms the foundation of our practice and our clients hire us because they believe in the transformative power of design. What You Will Do Manage the design and delivery for a range of project types in a variety of settings, including high-rise, commercial‑office building led, or mixed‑use. Lead 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 to share with your project teams. Lead the communication between the project team, clients, contractors and consultants. Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery. Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with Design Manager and Design Director. 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 resolve complex technical and design issues as they arise during document preparation and construction administration. Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives. Provide design and technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve design and technical challenges. 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. Be an advocate for Gensler sustainability commitments internally and externally. Make sustainability an integral part of every project. Define project sustainability targets in collaboration with the client and the project team at the start of each project. Understand clients ESG goals and work with project teams towards achieving them. Support and encourage team members to pursue sustainability learning. Involvement in office, regional and sector business development initiatives. Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs. Your Qualifications Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Architecture, or foreign equivalent 6+ years of project experience in an architectural practice with experience in several practice areas. Extensive portfolio of work, preferably in Data Centers, but also across various practice areas. Demonstrable experience in large projects with complex stakeholders. Ability to maintain and nurture existing client relationships and build new ones. Proficiency in REVIT, Sketch Up, and construction administration softwares. 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 Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‑in‑class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well‑being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests. As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professio #J-18808-Ljbffr