Project Architect - Life Sciences - Mid Level

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.

Your Role

As a Project Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled projects of Life Sciences and Lifestyle sector (Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Retail, F&B etc.). Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through to build. 

You combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. As a member of the Lifestyle Architecture team, you will be a part of a team that creates impactful and memorable experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime. Your successful track record on these projects and ability to problem solve both individually and part of a team makes Gensler a perfect place to cultivate your career.

In this position, you will collaborate with our Design Directors and design leadership on a variety of exciting residential and mixed-use developments with commercial, mixed-use, and retail components. 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 Residential Mixed Use 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, leads towards a cohesive and rational design solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible.
• Based on a very good understanding of local and national codes, be able to guide the team to design in alignment with the requirements.
• Guides skill development of junior designers
• Contributes to and reinforces the “team effort” method of producing design projects
• Takes responsibility for implementing approved briefing approach
• Leads project meetings as a Design Manager
• Solves complex design problems through schematic design and design development
• Oversees the preparation of graphic materials for presentation to client
• Researches and recommends appropriate systems, materials and finishes
• Present design schemes and documents to the client with the Design Manager
• Oversees the design development package for production
• As Design Manager, liaises as necessary with client on issues of design
• Developing strategic planning, conceptual designs, design development, and production
• Perform design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents.
• Provides design support for completion and execution of design projects
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
• Participates in selection of palettes & material presentations, and generate specifications
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
• Support communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project
• Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships through successful project delivery
• Participation in business development effort
• Participate in exciting design and research projects and bring a new perspective to what we do for our clients
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Australian Registered Architect.
• 6+ years minimum postgrad experience in Australia.
• Strong understanding of NCC/BCA and City of Sydney Planning Regulations.
• Life science project delivery experience essential, taking projects from concept design through to construction completion.
• Advanced Revit user.
• Strong project management & control, and team leadership skills.
• Strong client presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices.
• Aptitude for DFMAD (Designing For Manufacturing Assembly and Disassembly) highly desirable.
• Salary package negotiable based on applicant’s skill set and level of experience.

Your Design Technology Qualifications

Essential:

• Deep knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery.
• Experience in collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection.
• Deep understanding of Real-Time Visualization development within the context of BIM, specifically in the use of Escape/ other rendering mediums.
• Experience in creating FF&E schemes and developing them through detailed technical specification

Desirable:

• Working knowledge in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design review

Applications we work with:

• Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks
• Collaboration - BIM360 • Computational Design - Grasshopper, Dynamo
• Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools
• Visualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax ,Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, • Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity ,Development – C#, Python

Life at Gensler

Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through our Five Strategies. In partnership with our clients, we strive to create a just and equitable future for our communities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and are focused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all.

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.