Technical Director - Mixed Use

General Information

Your Role

• Lead technical design, quality, and delivery for complex mixed-use projects across the studio and, where appropriate, the region.
• Act as the primary technical authority and client and builder interface from concept through construction.
• Strengthen technical design culture, mentor future leaders, and advance external technical leadership across APME.

What You Will Do

• Ensure design excellence and technical quality across studio projects.
• Coordinate building systems, materials, construction detailing, and documentation throughout project delivery.
• Serve as the primary client, consultant, and contractor interface for technical design and implementation.
• Lead QA/QC across multiple projects, focusing on design intent, life safety, code compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Guide teams in applying building codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across APME jurisdictions.
• Coordinate integrated work with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, lighting, AV, and specialist consultants.
• Mentor technical and design leaders through project involvement, coaching, and reviews.
• Advance technical design culture and participate in recruiting efforts.
• Represent Gensler externally in design, construction, and sustainability communities.

Your Qualifications

• Direct the design realization process on multiple complex projects across all phases.
• Translate creative intent into technically rigorous and buildable solutions.
• Guide technical development, improve project delivery, conduct design reviews, and mitigate technical risk.
• Integrate sustainable and resilient design strategies into project outcomes.
• Be licensed or registered as an architect in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• Have at least 15 years of experience handling mixed-use projects, including large-scale and complex typologies.
• Have expert knowledge of building codes, standards, construction methodologies, and green building strategies.
• Have experience with LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge, Fitwel, Net Zero, or similar sustainability frameworks.
• Be proficient with Revit, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, and related platforms.
• Demonstrate collaborative leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence without authority.

Life at Gensler

• Gensler offers medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness, profit-sharing, and twice-annual bonus opportunities.
• The firm supports professional licensure through reimbursement for eligible licenses, renewals, exams, tuition, and classes.