Architect - Workplace - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Gensler

Gensler

Verified Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

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 Gensler Architect, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project.

You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise.

You will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team.

Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class projects.

Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals.
Coordination with the project team, client, vendors, contractors and consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
Resolve complex design and technical issues with the team to produce innovative, constructible solutions.
Ensure all work is carried out to the client's requirements, with the design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a high quality and timely product to the client.
Participate in predesign tasks, including visioning sessions.
Formulate design presentation strategies and present design concepts to clients.
Produce graphic presentations, physical models 3D renderings to communicate design concepts.
Prepare full drawing sets in Revit.
Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project.
Lead more junior members of staff: Motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office.
Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager.
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships.
Involvement in office, regional and sector business development initiatives.
Support project sustainability targets throughout project phases and actively engage in delivering them. Coordinate sustainability targets with project consultants and engineers.
Implement sustainable design strategies in every project stage and investigate solutions to sustainable design challenges.
Work collaboratively with the team to optimize sustainability performance through design iterations and research.
Lead climate focused analysis and studies for each project.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design; Master's degree preferred.
5+ years of professional experience.
Demonstrable work portfolio, preferably with experience in several practice areas.
Knowledge in sustainable design principles required.
LEED, WELL, Fitwel, LFA or other rating systems accreditation preferable.
Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification.
Demonstrate a collaborative and integrated approach towards achieving high sustainability project goals.
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
Knowledge of building codes, building materials