Gensler

Technical Director — Shanghai

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Gensler is seeking a management-level Technical Director for its office in Shanghai. The Technical Director should be an experienced senior architect with extensive experience in the technical aspects of design solutions on large-scale, programmatically complex private and public projects, especially high-rise buildings.

Role and Responsibilities:

Gensler's Technical Director will be a unique individual, equipped with the background and skills to assist the firm with their goal of producing projects of the highest technical calibre, operating with direct project involvement, and involved with mentoring and motivational leadership.

The Technical Director will be the leader in the Shanghai office responsible for technology advocacy and should have a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between architectural design and building technology, as well as a conviction that if something doesn't work technically, then it can't work architecturally.

Requirements:

Candidates should have extensive experience with design and delivery of large-scale, programmatically complex projects in the corporate, commercial, and institutional market sectors, especially high-rise buildings.

Candidates should be articulate and have the ability to work and lead effectively in a team enviornment. Gensler also appreciates a great attitude, flexibility, and the willingness to take on responsibility.

The position requires a bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture. In addition, it requires at least 15 to 18 years of architectural experience.

Candidates should be licensed architects. In addition, since Gensler places a high priority on sustainable design, LEED professional accreditation is preferred.

Candidates should be available to travel within and outside the USA and the People's Republic of China. Fluency or proficiency in languages in addition to English is particularly advantageous.

Specific experience should include:

• Experience working as a collaborator and leader within a multi-disciplinary team environment — teaching and inspiring others to strive for technical excellence.
   
• A portfolio demonstrating completed, relevant projects for which the candidate was directly responsible for the technical aspects of design solutions. Relevant projects include architectural projects for clients in the airport and transit, civic and community, corporate, commercial, education, and mixed-use sectors.
   
• A track record of developing forward-looking and innovative approaches to the technology of architecture, including developmental technologies such as BIM.
   
• Experience with management of the project design and delivery process, including interaction with consultants and contractors.
   
• Extensive knowledge of building materials and construction technology.
   
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and contracting procedures, as well as contractual and liability issues.
   
• Ability to motivate staff through leadership and expertise.
   
• A commitment to the principles of sustainable design and experience integrating them on specific projects.
   
• Experience with 2D and 3D design and illustration, including proficiency with freehand drawing in a variety of media. Familiarity with AutoCAD, 3D MAX (or equivalent), Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
   
• Experience with BIM and Revit.

Gensler is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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