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  

*Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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 401k, 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.