Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Senior

Senior Technical Designer

Gensler's Critical Facilities practice is looking for a talented technical designer to join our team. We are looking for a candidate with experience in the design and delivery of high-tech, new development architecture projects—whether for data centers, high density labs, advanced manufacturing, or other complex critical facilities. You will be a key team member to help expand our capabilities in support of our clients' expansion initiatives. The ideal candidate will be adept in the design and technical elements of project delivery.

Your Role

As a Gensler Senior Technical Designer, you will work with design team to produce projects that are of technical excellence. You're a fit for this role if you have experience in construction documentation, are proficient in Revit, and enjoy working with a team of highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovation problem solving and design excellence and realization.

What You Will Do

• Provide expertise by reviewing and providing technical viewpoint/advice on all local construction documents to ensure compliance with firm-wide standards, building systems, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Support and set the project up for technical excellence and success project delivery.
• Responsible for setting up and managing the technical standards and submission processes and documentations.
• Track circular updates from the authorities and provide awareness to the office on recent changes in statutory guidelines or COPs as part of the continuous professional development.
• Possess extensive code knowledge and able to address and solves related questions from various stakeholders.
• Reviews feedback from client interviews to determine technical requirements for the design and may attend some client interviews.
• Lead the work in the preparation, reviewing and documentation of architectural/technical documents for submission, tender and construction purposes.
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project.
• 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.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
• Be an advocate for Gensler sustainability commitments internally and externally.
• Make sustainability an integral part of every project.
• Define project sustainability targets in collaboration with the client and the project team at the start of each project.
• Understand clients ESG goals and work with project teams towards achieving them.
• Support and encourage team members to pursue sustainability learning.
• The Firm may vary these duties and responsibilities as necessary to meet its business requirements.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture

• At least 15+ years of project experience, preferably in Critical Facilities projects (i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) or similarly complex projects that may include science laboratories/ national laboratories, high-tech manufacturing light- industrial/ manufacturing, healthcare, aviation & transportation, etc.).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that work well in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills are imperative to juggle multiple tasks, clients and resources
• Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both individually and as a part of a project team

• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships through successful project delivery

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

• Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.
• Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required.

• Strong Revit skills, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay are also beneficial.

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants 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 and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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.