Architect - Base Building - Senior

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, health & wellness, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

About the role

As a Gensler Project Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your technical experience and acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.

Responsibilities

• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
• Ensure conformance with State and Local regulatory standards
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, building and all authorities having jurisdiction
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
• Ensure the highest quality and technical aspects of Gensler’s design

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 15+ years of experience in a commercial design firm
• Experience with Critical Facilities (i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) or similarly complex projects required
• Licensed or registered architect
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• LEED accreditation preferred

Pay

The base salary range is estimated between $125,000 and $150,000. Gensler’s total compensation package includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and wellness programs
• Flex spending accounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

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 to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.