Technical Director

• Enhance design through strong technical support.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges to the team members.
• Overview and coordinate all project technical aspects, including full documentation coordination with required consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, sustainability, landscape, civil, acoustic, life safety, etc).
• Support communication between the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Provide a positive learning and professional growth atmosphere for all team members.
• Oversee the project manual and specifications.
• Oversee multiple projects and team members while guaranteeing technical excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and coach the team members in collaboration with the Studio Directors and Design Directors.
• Lead the design team towards a cohesive and rational technical solution that best meets the client's brief, conforms to the project brief, and is technically, legally, and financially responsible.
• Lead the team in detailed technical development of the design and project.
• Provide active technical development of the design and technical input during the preparation and execution of construction documents.
• Lead all technical aspects of the project team and oversee all phases.
• Promote the integration of BIM coordination workflows throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with DT specialists to establish project-specific digital content strategies and protocols.
• Advocate for the benefits of our IP tools with our clients and project teams
• Accountable for informing the technical team of current building legislation, code requirements, regulations, and the Quality Management System.
• Provide Project Risk Management by identifying, evaluating, and preventing or mitigating project risks, errors, and omissions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining office documentation standards.
• Interact and work with clients to achieve the design intentions of the brief.
• Leverage our Design Technology ecosystem to deliver design excellence.
• Understands technical criteria to ensure compliance with resilience metrics and certification.
• Incorporates technical specifications aligned with environmental performance criteria.
• Supervise and ensure that project consultants align with the project’s sustainability goals.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture
• 15+ years of project experience in an architectural practice
• Strong design sensibility to enhance design through the technical process.
• Experience with Revit, Rhino, BIM360, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office as minimum software skills
• Expert knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and green building strategies across multiple local jurisdictions.
• Extensive knowledge of building materials and construction technology, good knowledge of material and installation
• Proven working experience in construction administration, site inspection, and contractors' coordination.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills, getting others to follow suggestions and directives while embracing new approaches.
• Outgoing and equipped with good listening, communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to be active as an educator and willing to invest time to mentor junior technical staff to assist in developing future technical leaders.
• Resourceful, with the knowledge and know-how to direct others to the applicable Gensler and industry Standards & Resources.
• Proven performance in directing the design and realization process, both internally and externally, on multiple projects across all phases.
• Proven sensibility to the design process and ability to interpret and develop creative and technically proficient solutions to design challenges.
• Proven ability to

• Guide the technical development process of projects.
• Elevate the craft of projects.
• Efficiently conduct insightful, productive document reviews.
• Intelligently assess and mitigate risk.
• Implement sustainable design strategies.
• Significant, demonstrable experience in leading large teams to deliver projects through all stages, including Construction Administration
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with construction contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience working towards sustainable design principles and integrating them into specific projects.
• Experience working as a collaborator and leader within a multi-disciplinary team environment, teaching and inspiring others to strive for technical excellence.
• Ambassador and well-versed in the Gensler Design Culture, Gensler BIM/Revit Platform, Gensler Specifications, Gensler Production & Construction Administration Standards, and the Gensler Contracts & Project Management Standards.
• LEED accreditation is highly desired.

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