Building Transformation + Adaptive Reuse
Job Category
Locations
Montreal, Canada
Description
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Your Role
Under the direction and support of our market leader:
As a project architect, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to successfully deliver exceptional client projects, respecting deadlines and budgets. You will enrich your project management experience while working on innovative projects in various sectors in Quebec and beyond.
What You Will Do
- Manage all phases of projects related to 'Lifestyle', 'Cities', 'Work Environment' or other studios, from the pre-project phase to delivery to clients.
- Define and communicate clear and achievable objectives and requirements to the internal and external project team.
- Manage the work plan schedule, project fees and, where applicable, organize subcontractors and consultants who are part of the project team.
- Leading teams of varying sizes, composed of architects, architectural technologists, interior designers, site supervisors, colleagues in marketing, branding, artificial intelligence and graphic design.
- Monitor the financial performance of the project and the team and adjust the work plan accordingly.
- Collaborating and participating in the preparation of service proposals, contract negotiations and fees.
- Ensure that the services provided by the firm comply with the contractual agreements.
- Mentor less experienced colleagues and those from other disciplines by ensuring clear communication. Identify the team's skills and the broader resources available within the office, and leverage them.
- Promote Gensler's commitments to sustainable development, both internally and externally, by defining the sustainable development objectives of projects in collaboration with the client and the project team from the outset of each project.
- Understand clients' ESG objectives and work with project teams to achieve them.
Your Qualifications
- Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in architecture obtained from an accredited institution in Quebec.
- Proficient in French and at an advanced level in English.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Quebec, including proven successes as a project manager on various types of projects.
- Experience covering the entire project lifecycle, up to the post-occupancy phase.
- Experience in leading, managing and supervising multiple project teams.
- Experience in negotiating professional services and fees.
- Knowledge of the Quebec Construction Code (CCQ), industry standards and building systems.
- Proven sense of financial responsibility and budget management within the framework of projects.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in Revit.
- The ability to produce 3D renderings will be an asset.
- Required ability to maintain exemplary relationships with clients, engineers, consultants and general contractors (with references).
The total compensation offered by Gensler consists of several elements and includes a base salary as well as two annual bonuses paid in December and June.
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, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiduential Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under applicable regulatory laws.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us .
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Area of Expertise: Cities + Urban Design
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Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers
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Area of Expertise: Cities + Urban Design
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