Architect - Sciences - Mid Level

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Houston, TX
Senior level
Consulting • Design
The Role
The Architect will manage project communications, resolve technical and design issues, produce drawings, oversee project manuals, conduct site observations, and maintain client relationships. Responsible for ensuring project quality and performance, while guiding a team through the entire design and construction process of technical spaces.
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Your Role

Gensler’s Houston Office is seeking an architect to join our Life Sciences team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in helping tell stories and create experiences in the context of science and technical spaces. You will understand Science “from the inside” and believe that the planning and design of labs and other technical spaces can make a difference. As a Technical Designer, you will have experience with pre-design, programming & laboratory planning, and knowledge of specialty architectural environments. You are a subject matter expert on the design and documentation of medium to large lab projects – which may include research and clinical labs, vivaria, or other technical lab types.

For more information about our Science Facilities practice, visit us here: 

https://www.gensler.com/expertise/sciences

What You Will Do

  • Manage communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

  • Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions 

  • Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks

  • Responsible for oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality

  • Resolves complex technical/design issues and detailing and provides guidance and mentorship to team

  • Maintain and oversee the project manual and specifications

  • Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

  • Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project

  • Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project

  • Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with Project Manager

  • Ensure projects conform to the contract

  • Actively leading teams for successful delivery of projects

  • Managing client expectations, team communication and oversight of consultant coordination

  • Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs

  • Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Your Qualifications

  • Registered Architect required

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school required

  • 5+ years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project architect on range of project types

  • Revit experience required

  • Full knowledge of architectural principles/practices

  • Working knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

  • Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post-occupancy

  • Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

  • A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

  • Excellent written + verbal communication and management skills to include leadership, organization, and client relationship management skills

  • Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

*This is not a remote position. The successful candidate is expected to be in the Houston office.*

Life at Gensler

Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.

As a people-first organization, 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.

Top Skills

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
7,309 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1965

What We Do

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.

Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.

We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.

Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.

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