Your Role Gensler’s Critical Facilities team is looking for a multi‑talented architect to join our team. We are looking for a candidate with experience in design and delivery of high‑tech, new construction architecture projects—whether for national labs, data centers, or other complex designs. You will be a key team member to help expand our presence in the LATAM region, working with our global and regional leaders to lead internal project teams and grow client relationships. The ideal candidate will be adept in the design and technical elements of project delivery. Our Critical Facilities practice area is unique, drawing expertise from and collaborating with all of Gensler’s practice areas to serve clients. Beyond data centers, we deliver projects for high‑performance/research/supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high‑tech manufacturing, and other technology‑rich project types. 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 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 (e.g., 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.; project experience in other architectural typologies is a plus. Experience in data centers is required. Strong proficiency with Revit; experience with BIM360 and 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, V-Ray are also beneficial. Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, is 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 is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr