Project Architect – Base Building – Senior

About the role

As a Senior Project Architect at Gensler, you will combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will lead the creative efforts of multiple core & shell projects from initial marketing through construction administration, engaging directly with senior design leadership and collaborating with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and vendors to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative efforts of multiple core & shell projects from initial marketing stages through construction administration
• Engage directly with senior design leadership from early development through implementation of design solutions
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Manage project team and coordination of consultants
• Produce BIM models and construction drawings
• Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions
• Provide mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members
• Participate in office culture and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• Registered/Licensed Architect
• 10–15+ years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on base building and interior renovation projects
• Experience delivering architecture projects through all phases of the design process
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Experienced in zoning, permitting, entitlement, code compliance, and regulatory review processes, coordinating approvals across multiple jurisdictions and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• High proficiency in Revit required, plus working knowledge of SketchUp, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, and Miro
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills including excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in sustainable design projects is preferred, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and/or Net Zero Building certification

Benefits

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