Project Architect - Sports & Entertainment - Senior
Your Role As a Project Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled sports and entertainment projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through to build. In this position, you will collaborate with our Design Directors and Practice Area Leader on a variety of exciting sports developments. You will produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success. You’re a fit for this role if you have experience in Sports project’s conception and construction documentation, are proficient in Revit, and enjoy working with a team of architects/ designers that bring design dreams to life. This is a good role for someone who is technically proficient and enjoys working with a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.
What You Will Do
An integral part of the design team that leads towards a cohesive and rational design solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible. Manage communication and lead coordination 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 delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project Based on a very good understanding of local and national codes, be able to guide the team to design in alignment with the requirements. Mentoring and coaching junior team members Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships through successful project delivery Participation in business development effort Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs Your Qualifications Australian Registered Architect 12+ years of relevant experience in delivering sport stadium, training facilities and entertainment venue Strong understanding of local and national codes Shown proven track records in delivering sports & relevant projects from concept design through to construction completion. Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post-occupancy Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development 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 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. We 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. Apply To This Job