Technical Designer (Job Captain)

Your Role  

Gensler Phoenix is currently seeking an experienced Technical Designer (Job Captain) with a successful track record and well-rounded, broad architectural background with project experience in multiple typologies, including, but not limited to workplace, hospitality and multifamily. In this position, you will collaborate with a team of designers and architects to produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members, ensuring our projects exceed client expectations.  

What You Will Do  

• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction projects  

• Provide project team coordination for incorporating design intent into construction documentation, assign tasks, and lead technical drawings 

• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues and maintain quality control during construction  

• Coordinate and direct consultants, specification writers to meet overall project objectives  

• Collaborate with Contractors, Fabricators and Regulatory Agencies /3rd party teams   

• Utilize hand sketches and 3D software, and Revit to communicate design concepts  

Your Qualifications  

• 5 – 10 years of related professional experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field  

• Experience in leading  workplace, hospitality and multifamily projects preferred 

• Experience with base building and/or build to suits required, with interiors experience preferred 

• Knowledge of building codes, standards, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, building structures, specifications, construction techniques  and building envelopes a plus 

• Knowledge of sustainable design strategies  

• Experience in construction document preparation and Construction Administration 

• Strong leadership, organizational, verbal and written communication, and relationship management skills  

• Proficiency in Revit required; and experience in AutoCad, Adobe CS, Rhinoceros, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling software a plus  

• On the path to licensure preferred  

Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples  

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