Technical Director

Your Role 
 

Our Phoenix office is seeking a dynamic Technical Director to join our Cities Lifestyle Studio focused on mixed-use, residential, hospitality, aviation, critical facilities plus other large scale-complex project types. As a seasoned architect and recognized technical expert, you bring a wealth of experience in high-profile, design-driven projects.  
 
It’s your role to lead teams to deliver unparalleled projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build. You will be accountable for design excellence, technical proficiency, and design resilience across all projects in the studio.   

Beyond project leadership, you will mentor the next generation of leadership and team members, fostering a strong technical design culture within the studio. You’ll also play a key role in promoting technical design externally, building thought leadership, and strengthening our presence within the broader design community.  
 
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  

• Well versed in maintaining project manual and specifications   

• Proven ability to work with and oversee multiple projects and teams concurrently  

• Lead and track the QA/QC process for multiple projects at various incremental stages of project delivery with attention to design, life safety and constructability  

• Ensure design excellence in all aspects of projects across the studio  

• Advocate for design quality and execution of all projects  

• Advance the understanding of design resilience as a responsibility for all team members  

• Assure a collaborative and integrated approach towards working with other disciplines in the studio  

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, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office 

• Expert knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and green building strategies.  

• Demonstrated ability to communicate code implications to fellow staff at all levels of development.  

• LEED accreditation required – preferred  

• 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.  

**For consideration, candidate MUST submit work samples along with resume. 

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