Project Architect - Senior

Role Overview

Your role as a Gensler Project Architect involves collaborating with Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to develop design solutions and coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase. You will translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images, and research artistic and technical issues as they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler an ideal place to nurture your career.

• Collaborate on design projects in the retail and hospitality practice areas, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and documentation.
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Coordinate documentation with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.).
• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues.
• Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination.
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction.
• Participate in the construction administration of projects and review submittals and finish samples.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Licensure required.
• 10+ years of experience with commercial architectural design.
• Experience with Higher Education projects (schools, colleges, and universities) preferred.
• Proficiency with Sketch Up, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite; preferred but not required.
• Strong skills in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and Microsoft Office desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial.
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants.
• Experience working directly with contractors.
• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues.
• Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions.
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and the ability to create technical documents that accurately describe the work.
• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, or Net Zero Building certification.

• Base salary $97,000 – $120,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice-annual bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs or classes.
• Opportunities for licensure and professional development.

For consideration, submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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 federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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