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Project Architect

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
95K-120K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
95K-120K Annually
Senior level
Lead architectural teams for various projects, managing coordination and documentation. Provide technical solutions and ensure compliance with design standards.
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Your Role
As a Gensler Project Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.
What You Will Do

  • Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, civil consultants etc.

  • Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials

  • Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges

  • Maintain project manual and specifications

  • Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

  • 8+ years of experience in a commercial design firm

  • Chicago project experience preferred

  • Licensed Architect

  • Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.

  • Core & Shell experience required

  • Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

  • LEED accreditation preferred

**The base salary range will be estimated between $95,000 - $120,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

**This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Chicago office. If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome! 

Life at Gensler
 

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.

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