Lead Project Architect — Design Innovator & Client Leader

Gensler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

License reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect in New York to lead a team of architects and designers from concept through build on commercial projects. You will drive client projects, coordinate with structural, MEP, lighting, and AV teams, and manage communication across the group.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in a commercial design firm, licensure, and strong knowledge of design documentation, codes, and sustainability. Office culture emphasizes collaboration and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in a commercial design firm including interiors.
• Licensed Architect; NY State preferred.
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, construction, and structures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management.
• Sustainability mindset in design decisions.
• Team player with collaboration in office culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, etc.
• Manage client relationships and team communication.
• Develop understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion to share with your project teams.
• Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery.
• Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions during document preparation and construction administration.
• Participate in the production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks.
• Maintain the project manual and specifications.
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews.
• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs.
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project.
• Lead construction meetings with client and contractor.
• Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Team coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Architecture

Sustainability design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

NY State license preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

3ds Max

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect in New York to lead a team of architects and designers from concept through build on commercial projects. You will drive client projects, coordinate with structural, MEP, lighting, and AV teams, and manage communication across the group.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in a commercial design firm, licensure, and strong knowledge of design documentation, codes, and sustainability. Office culture emphasizes collaboration and learning.