Architect - Senior

Gensler; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness programs

RRSP contributions with annual bonuses

Licensing and renewal reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

Gensler in Vancouver seeks an experienced Architect to lead a team of architects and technical designers from concept through build. You will drive client projects and coordinate with consultants to deliver integrated documentation for construction.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong coordination across disciplines, and solution-oriented design in core & shell and interiors, with exposure to sustainable design concepts. This is a full-time opportunity in a collaborative studio environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture.
• Licensed in British Columbia (AIBC).
• 12+ years of experience in a commercial design firm.
• Experience in core & shell architecture and interiors.
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.
• Experience coordinating with multiple consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects and technical designers across multiple practice areas.
• Coordinate documentation with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, and other consultants.
• Resolve complex technical and design issues.
• Manage client expectations and consultant coordination.
• Provide project team coordination for plans, specifications, and material selections.
• Participate and/or lead construction administration and review submittals and samples.
• Contribute to office activities and learning programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Project coordination

Team coordination

Education

Architectural degree

BC licensure (AIBC)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Your Role

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

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on projects across several practice areas
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
• Resolve complex technical and design issues
• Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
• Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction
• Participate and/or lead in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture
• Licensed in British Columbia (AIBC)
• 12+ years of experience in a commercial design firm
• Experience in core & shell architecture and interiors
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues
• Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions
• Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done
• 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 and /or Net Zero Building certification

Please include work samples in a PDF format.

The base salary range will be estimated between $105,000 - $130,000.

Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June.

To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

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, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

Perks

• We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off.
• We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities.
• As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.
• We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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 appliccable regulatory laws.

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