Architect, Healthcare, Senior

Your Role

Main Responsibilities

• Manage multiple aspects of client, project coordination, and general contractors including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
• Provide project code and accessibility reviews and prepare reports
• Lead technical communication and coordination within the project team, as well as with clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Mentor and guide others in respect to construction documentation standards, constructability, code requirements and possible interpretations
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve and document complex technical and design challenges
• Prepare & maintain the project documentation, including the construction documentation, project manual and specifications
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews
• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project

Skills & Experience

• Direct experience with HCAI (OSHPD) projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture including 8 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Must be a licensed architect in the State of California (or completed all ARE exams and working toward completion of the California State Supplementary Exam)
• Experience leading clients and consultants through complex technical and design resolutions
• Direct project experience working within U.S. industry/building standards and regulations, specifically on design build projects
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
• Proven expert at full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, civil, and a variety of specialty consultants
• Proficiency with Revit, Microsoft Suite is required
• AI tools, and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge a plus
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly and accurately describe the work to be done
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively within a range of team compositions
• Ability to effectively support multiple projects

The Ideal Candidate?

AI tools, and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge a plus Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively within a range of team compositions Lead technical communication and coordination within the project team, as well as with clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve and document complex technical and design challenges

Why Join Us?

• Our approach to healthcare is holistic. It is research-driven and designed to create engaging experiences for everyone from patients and families to staff and providers. Gensler seeks innovation for the individual, the community, and the region from a diverse global platform. We call our approach Radically Human. Gensler applies this approach to our work and in building our teams. We seek partners that share our view and are motivated to drive positive change in human health and wellness.
• At Gensler we help companies innovate. We design spaces, services and environments for organizations seeking new ways to provide value by fostering healthier, more effective workplaces. As a result of a growing, diverse client base and increasing project work, we are searching for a Project Architect (8+ years) to join our team that focuses mostly on tenant improvements but is advancing with large healthcare architectural shell and core projects as well.
• Broad knowledge of building codes and standards, building systems and medical equipment requirements
• For more information about our Health sector, please visit: https://www.gensler.com/expertise/healthcare
• 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 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.

Salary

$110k-$120k.