What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect - Industrial & Critical Facilities position at Gensler?
Your Role
We are looking for an Architect to join our dynamic Atlanta Office to design and deliver projects within the Industrial and Critical Facilities Practice Areas. This role is responsible for leading small teams through all phases from schematic design through construction administration. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging.
What You Will Do
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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. We encourage our employees 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. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
We are looking for an Architect to join our dynamic Atlanta Office to design and deliver projects within the Industrial and Critical Facilities Practice Areas. This role is responsible for leading small teams through all phases from schematic design through construction administration. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging.
What You Will Do
- Provide solutions to design problems and create plans
- Prepare and ensure accuracy of constructions documents in alignment with project guidelines
- Complete construction administration tasks, including quality control
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Review pricing, materials and customization for projects
- Provide design support for completion and execution of design concepts
- Complete tasks efficiently and effectively in a timely manner
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
- 8-15 years of progressive experience within commercial architecture firms and an interest in delivering engineering forward Critical Facilities and Industrial projects
- Experience leading small teams between 4-8 to successful project delivery
- Knowledge of construction drawings, codes, permitting, and construction administration
- Strong proficiency with Revit, also proficient with AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, and SketchUp
- Collaborative and team-conscious
- Self-starting, responsible, and highly motivated
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios will ideally include at least 1 project with this particular focus, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.
- Registered/Licensed Architect
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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. We encourage our employees 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. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
