What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at Gensler?
Your Role
Las Vegas is currently seeking an experienced Project Architect with experience in large scale mixed use, hospitality, casino and integrated resorts. As a GenslerProject Architect, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage 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.
What You Will Do
Programming
Entitlements
Lead the project through Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiations, Construction Administration and Project Closeout.
Obtain and negotiate consultant proposals
Prepare Consultant Contracts.
Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, and construction documentation
Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting official
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
Your Qualifications
Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
Licensed Architect (US) required; Nevada or NCARB licensure preferred
10 years of relevant architectural experience in large scale mixed use, hospitality, casino and integrated resorts.
LEED accreditation and experience preferred
Revit mastery or other BIM experience highly preferred
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
To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.
**The base salary will be estimated between $125,000 - $145,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler 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 bonusopportunities.
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