Technical Director Job at Gensler in Minneapolis

Technical Director

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 the world's most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.

Our people-centered, "People First" culture and "One Firm-Firm" philosophy promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler's vision is to "Create a Better World through the Power of Design," and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

Our Minneapolis office is seeking a dynamic Technical Director to join our studio focused on consumer goods, workplace, community, adaptive reuse, aviation plus other large scale-complex project types. As a seasoned architect and recognized technical expert, you bring a wealth of experience in high-profile, design-driven projects.

It's your role to lead teams to deliver unparalleled projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build. You will be accountable for design excellence, technical proficiency, and design resilience across all projects in the studio.

Beyond project leadership, you will mentor the next generation of leadership and team members, fostering a strong technical design culture within the studio. You'll also play a key role in promoting technical design externally, building thought leadership, and strengthening our presence within the broader design community.

What You Will Do

• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Well versed in maintaining project manual and specifications
• Proven ability to work with and oversee multiple projects and teams concurrently
• Lead and track the QA/QC process for multiple projects at various incremental stages of project delivery with attention to design, life safety and constructability
• Ensure design excellence in all aspects of projects across the studio
• Advocate for design quality and execution of all projects
• Advance the understanding of design resilience as a responsibility for all team members
• Assure a collaborative and integrated approach towards working with other disciplines in the studio

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 15+ years of project experience in an architectural practice
• Licensed or registered architect
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office
• Expert knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and green building strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate code implications to fellow staff at all levels of development.
• LEED accreditation required preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with construction contractors and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, specially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and/or Net Zero Building certification.

For consideration, candidate MUST submit work samples along with resume.

The base salary range is $100,000 to $135,000, commensurate with relevant experience. In addition, standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.