Your Role
Our team is seeking a seasoned and recognized technical expert to help lead our Workplace teams in delivering unparalleled projects including, but not limited to, production, technical oversight, project profitability, marketing/business development, client satisfaction and employee growth and development.
You will leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.
The Technical Director at Gensler plays an extremely important role in the delivery of design.
It is important that these leaders become well versed in the Gensler design culture, Gensler CAD/Revit platforms, Gensler specifications, Gensler production & construction administration standards, and the Gensler contracts & project management standards.
It is a very demanding role where success is created by the efforts of a highly motivated and unique individual.
What You Will Do
Lead the technical effort of projects and ensure overall technical quality of work across the studioProvide guidance to project teams and solve complex issuesOversee technical aspects of projects to be sure they are in concert with project scope, design, budget, client goals, consultant coordination and core requirements (QAQC)Provide mentorship and lead technical educational programs for studio membersCollaborate with other technical leaders across the office, region, and firm to ensure the firm’s technical standards, guidelines, and best practices are being appliedMentor and support on construction administration processesLead construction administration on various project as well as mentor juniors through the construction administration processSpecification writingReview of bid and provide comments or feedback to Project Manager and clientReview of CD cartoon set or assist junior in creating cartoon set.
Find efficiencies in CDs and details.
Guide team on difficult detailsLead engineering coordination and train junior designersComment on CD and CA schedule for RFPsComment on engineers fees for RFPsBuild analysis and comments for RFPsAlongside other technical directors in the office, take the lead in mentoring and training staff members in developing Revit and 3D software skillsYour Qualifications
Extensive experience in workplace interiors required and prior management experience leading technical design of project teamsBachelor of Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior DesignQualified applicants must have a minimum of 12 years of experienceRevit skills essentialExcellent communication and management skillsAbility to work collaboratively with staff members and clientsSuperior conceptual technical design abilityWorking knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structuresYour Design Technology Qualifications
Essential
Familiarity with the BIM project lifecycle through design, construction and operational phases.Experience in establishing and managing BIM teams for project design and delivery.Experience in managing design teams with Revit/Rhino/Grasshopper skills.Understanding of BIM deliverables and terminology in contracts.Deep understanding and expertise with collaboration in the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection.Good knowledge and experience with interoperability workflows between Rhino & Revit throughout all the stages of a project.Desirable
Basic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows.Applications we work with
Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, NavisworksCollaboration - BIM360Computational Design - Grasshopper, DynamoBuilding Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug toolsVisualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMaxGraphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office SuiteExperiential – Unreal Engine, UnityDevelopment – C#, PythonFor consideration, please submit resume and relevant work samples.
Submittals must include work samples for full consideration.
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.