Architect – Retail – Junior

Your Role As a Gensler Architect focusing on Retail and Retail Roll-out projects, you combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to help guide our 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. This role will allow you to build your existing design and technical coordination strengths. What You Will Do Manage multiple aspects of client, project coordination, and general contractors, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants. Manage client relationships and team communication. Resolve complex technical and design issues. Maintain the project manual and specifications. Review drawings for code compliance. Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews. Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction. Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project. Participate in office culture and initiatives. Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. 3 years of relevant architectural experience, with 1 years of recent retail sector-focused experience. Proficiency with Revit and Sketchup. 100% bilingual in English/Spanish; excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with US-based projects is desirable. Understanding of how buildings are constructed and the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done. Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills. 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. 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. #LI-CA2 Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 52 locations across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Gensler celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. You may view our Pay Transparency Statement, your EE rights under the law, and EEO is the law supplemental information. Gensler shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.