What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect - Critical Facilities position at Gensler?
- Posting Location: Phoenix, AZ, US
Description
Your Role
As aProjectArchitect- Critical Facilitiesin Gensler'sPhoenixoffice, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. Our growing Critical Facilities studio is looking for a seasonedProject Architectand recognized contributor to high-profile, design driven projects who canleveragetheir industryexpertise, 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 bydrawing onexpertisefrom 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,commandand 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, designdevelopmentand documentation
Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Manage client,teamand project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building andpermittingofficials
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Lead coordination with building and planning departments tofacilitatepermitsubmissions, 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,demonstratedwith 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
Arizonalicensurepreferred
LEED accreditation and experience preferred
Revit experiencerequired
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)
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