Project Architect - Interiors - Senior

About the role

Gensler is a global design firm that creates places that inspire, perform, and endure. Our Oakland studio specializes in architecture and interior design for developers, technology companies, commercial office spaces, healthcare facilities, and sports venues. We aim to design transformative workplaces, large-scale commercial developments, and community-focused destinations that foster connections and support our clients' visions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to transform ideas into impactful built work
• Contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design to construction administration
• Manage and lead client, design team, consultants, contractors, and vendors to meet project objectives
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
• Work directly with trade partners and contractors
• Resolve complex technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technically sound, and constructible solutions
• Flexibly focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development for both interiors and core & shell projects
• Be a quick learner and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Communicate effectively, collaborate, and maintain a team-oriented mindset
• Mentor and coach junior staff members
• Participate in office culture and drive office initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• Licensed architect in the State of California
• 10+ years of experience in architectural design
• 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 trade partners and contractors
• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that describe the work to be done
• Knowledge of California building codes, standards, and building structures
• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices

Qualifications

• Portfolio should include at least one project with a focus on LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, or Net Zero Building certification

Skills

Our ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with strong design and technical skills, capable of translating ideas into compelling visualizations, detailed documentation, and realized architecture. They thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace complex challenges, and bring curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Benefits

Gensler offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also provide a 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Additionally, we offer reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees, as well as tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

Pay

The base salary will be estimated between $132,000 – $160,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing.

Schedule

This is not a remote role; we look forward to working with our new Architect in our incredible Oakland, CA office.