Project Architect

Gensler; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonuses opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect in Los Angeles to blend creativity with technical coordination, guiding clients through design concepts and development. You will translate program needs into technical studies and construction documents while fostering strong relationships with clients.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture degree, US licensure (CA preferred), 10+ years across building typologies, and fluency with BIM tools such as Revit.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect (US) required; California licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of architectural experience across multiple building typologies.
• Revit mastery and BIM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks from programming client needs to construction documentation.
• Engage directly with clients with coordinating approvals.
• Manage client, team and project coordination with engineers and consultants.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and officials.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators.

Skills

Public speaking

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Client relations

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler

Description

As a Gensler Project Architect, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.

What You Will Do

• Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, and construction documentation
• Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
• Licensed Architect (US) required; California licensure preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale
• Experience with core & shell and/or interiors experience highly preferred
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit mastery and other BIM experience highly preferred
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Proficient and confident in public-speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
• The base salary will be estimated between $115,000 - $145,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401k
• profit sharing
• employee stock ownership
• twice annual bonus opportunities

Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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 Affidative 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 federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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