Technical Director - Senior Job Description

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Technical Director - Senior

Gensler - Chicago, IL

Your Role

Our Chicago office is looking for a dynamic Technical Director to join our practice. You are a seasoned architect and recognized technical expert with experience in high profile, design driven projects. As a Technical Director, it's your job to lead multiple teams 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, landscape and civil consultants
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
Proven ability to work with and oversee multiple projects and teams

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
15+ years of project experience in an architectural practice
Licensed or registered architect
Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office
Expert knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and green building strategies.
LEED accreditation required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with construction contractors and subcontractors.
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.

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 401(k), 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.