Architect - Senior
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in a commercial design firm
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As a Gensler Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and technical designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.
Your Role
- 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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- 10+ years of experience in a commercial design firm
- Experience in lifestyle projects (retail, hospitality, entertainment, etc.)
- Licensed Architect
- Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
- Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
- LEED, WELL, Passive House, or related accreditation preferred
**The base salary range will be estimated between $97,000 - $115,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. 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 curated art exhibits to internal design competitions, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under appliccable regulatory laws.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead architects and technical designers in delivering architectural projects from concept through construction. Coordinate clients, project teams, consultants, vendors, contractors, and permitting officials; provide technical solutions and manage specifications, site visits, submittals, substitutions, and RFIs.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, at least 10 years of experience in a commercial design firm, experience with lifestyle projects, and an architect license. Candidates should be proficient with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office, and have working knowledge of building codes, standards, construction, and structures; sustainability-related accreditation is preferred.
Skills
- Architectural Project Leadership
- Client Coordination
- Team Coordination
- Project Documentation
- Consultant Coordination
- Technical Guidance
- Design Problem-Solving
- Project Specifications
- Site Visits
- Submittal Processing
- RFI Processing
- Building Codes
- Building Construction
- Building Structures
- Revit
- Bluebeam Revu
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Contributions
- Annual Bonuses
- Professional License Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Art & Design
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Architecture
- Commercial Design
- Lifestyle Projects
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Entertainment
- Architectural Documentation
- Structural Consultants
- MEP Consultants
- Lighting Consultants
- AV Consultants
- Civil Consultants
- Building Permits
- Project Specifications
- Site Visits
- Submittals
- Substitution Requests
- Requests for Information
- Building Codes
- Building Standards
- Building Construction
- Building Structures
- Revit
- Bluebeam Revu
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- LEED