About the Role
Lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled sports and entertainment projects. Drive client projects from concept through to build, collaborating with Design Directors and Practice Area Leaders on sports developments. Produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to ensure success. Ideal for technically proficient individuals who enjoy working with a creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design team towards a cohesive and rational design solution that conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally, and financially responsible.
- Manage communication and lead coordination between the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
- Resolve complex technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical, and constructible solutions.
- Direct the production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks.
- Ensure delivery of documents with design intent and high technical quality.
- Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs.
- Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases.
- Guide the team to design in alignment with local and national code requirements.
- Mentor and coach junior team members.
- Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of the project.
- Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager.
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships through successful project delivery.
- Participate in business development efforts.
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
Requirements
- Australian Registered Architect
- 7+ years of relevant experience in delivering sport stadium, training facilities, and entertainment venues.
- Strong understanding of local and national codes.
- Proven track record in delivering sports & relevant projects from concept design through to construction completion.
- Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software.
- Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post-occupancy.
- Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and management skills, including leadership, organization, and client relationship management.
- Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution.
- Ability to help shape a vision for the future.
Skills
- Revit
- 3D modeling
- Visualization
- Graphic software
- Leadership
- Organization
- Client relationship management
- Communication (written and verbal)
Location
- Melbourne
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- Australian Registered Architect
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- Twice annual bonus opportunities
- Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes
About the Company
- Gensler is a people-first organization committed to enjoying life and delivering best-in-class design.
- Offices reflect diverse interests with initiatives like internal design competitions, research grants, and “Well-being Week.”
- Encourages a healthy and balanced life.
- Views professional development programs as strategic investments.
- Values positive impact on the human experience.
- A dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation.
- Challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment, reimagining cities and places.
- Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals partnering with clients in over 100 countries.
- Mission: to create a better world through the power of design.
Equal Opportunity
- Gensler is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs.
- Does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
- Encourages individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply.
- Considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
- Provides information on Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work, and E-Verify program.
- Endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants.
- Provides assistance or accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
- Advises applicants to review information on recruitment fraud.
- Directs individuals who suspect recruitment fraud to email info@gensler.com.
