Gensler is one of the world’s leading architecture, design and planning firms, with staff in locations around the world. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing a lasting competitive advantage. At Gensler, you will join a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.     

Your Role  

  
As a Gensler Architect in Oakland’s Lifestyle Studio, with a focus on retail projects, it’s your job to lead the development of retail roll-out and architectural projects for a variety of clients. You have experience in the design and execution of commercial development and have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships, leveraging your technical acumen and industry experience to drive client projects from concept through build.      

What You Will Do  

Lead multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, etc.  

Manage client relationships and team communication  

Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion to share with your project teams 

Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery 

Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions during document preparation and construction administration   

Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks  

Maintain the project manual and specifications  

Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews  

Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI  

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

Lead construction meetings with client and contractor  

Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office 

Your Qualifications  

Bachelor’s or master's degree in Architecture  

Must be a licensed architect in the State of California 

10+ years of related experience, with a range of retail project types (both interior and exterior projects), food and beverage experience is a plus.   

Proficient in Revit  

Experience with Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office  

Demonstrated ability to execute design intent with precision and high attention to detail 

Working knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures  

Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done  

Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills  

Excellent eye for delivering high quality design  

Ability to understand how interiors are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done 

Desire to develop junior staff 

Commitment to incorporating a sustainability mindset in all design decision 

Team player who actively contributes to a collaborative and fun office culture 

LEED accreditation and experience preferred  

**The base salary will be estimated between $118,000 - $140,000 plus bonuses and benefits, and contingent on relevant experience.  

For consideration, please submit resume and work samples in PDF format. 

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. 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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