Project Architect - Critical Facilities/Industrial

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Your Role

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)

• Manage communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

• Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions

• Manage client expectations, team communication and oversight of consultant coordination

• Actively lead teams for successful delivery of projects

• Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks

• Responsible for oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality

• Maintain and oversee the project manual and specifications

• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI

• Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

• Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality

• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs

• Interface with client’s code and permitting consultants during the design and permitting phases of the project

• Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project

• Ensure projects conform to contract

• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager

• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

• Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture

• 5+ years of experience in Critical Facilities projects (i.e. life sciences or labs design, data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) or similarly complex projects that may include science laboratories/ national laboratories, high-tech manufacturing light- industrial/ manufacturing, healthcare, aviation & transportation, etc.) is required . Project experience in other architectural typologies is a plus.

• Experience in data centers is required.

• Strong proficiency with Revit experience desired, BIM360, AutoCAD is a must

• 100% bilingual in English/Spanish; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Microsoft Office experience desired. Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay are also beneficial.

• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus

• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes specific to core and shell architecture is required.

• Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.

• Essential knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines.

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required

How to Apply 

Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume, cover letter, and work samples.

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.

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.