What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Designer - Base Building position at Gensler?
Your Role
Work with a team of architects in bringing design dreams to life as a Gensler Technical Designer. Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress with the lead architect and other team members to ensure our projects exceed client expectations.
What You Will Do
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.
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 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.
Work with a team of architects in bringing design dreams to life as a Gensler Technical Designer. Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress with the lead architect and other team members to ensure our projects exceed client expectations.
What You Will Do
- Partner with Project Architect to produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project
- Provide project team coordination for incorporating design intent into the construction documentation
- Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
- Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concept.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- 3-6 years of professional experience, commercial base building experience preferred
- Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
- Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficient in Revit, Rhino, and other 3D modeling software
- LEED accreditation preferred
- Experience in commercial interior, multi family, historic adaptive re-use, and hospitality projects a plus
- *The base salary range will be estimated between $72-84K plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
- For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format. Paying attention to this detail tells us something about your ability to pay attention to details.
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.
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 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.
Salary : $72,000 - $84,000