Project Architect - Critical Facilities

Gensler; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Paid holidays and PTO

401k with profit sharing and ESOP

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler Denver is seeking a seasoned Project Architect to lead design and technical coordination for high‑profile data center and mission‑critical projects. You will guide projects from concept through construction, coordinating with engineers, consultants, and clients while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a professional architecture degree, 8+ years of experience, and US licensure with Colorado licensure preferred. Revit proficiency and LEED accreditation are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture with rigorous portfolio.
• Licensed Architect (US); Colorado licensure preferred.
• 8+ years of architectural experience across building typologies; data centers a plus.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Revit experience required.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and building structures.
• Public speaking and leadership of large teams.
• Ability to foster collaboration across the firm and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects in the Critical Facilities, including programming client needs, schematic design, and documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, writers, and regulatory agencies to meet objectives.
• Manage client, team, and project coordination with engineering and specialty consultants.
• Mentor junior staff through project work and technical guidance.
• Lead permit submissions, plan checks, and approvals with building/planning departments.

Skills

Public speaking

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Coordination across consultants

Architecture design

Education

Licensed Architect (US)

Colorado licensure preferred

LEED Accredited Professional

Tools

Revit

Job description

Locations

Denver, CO, US

Your Role

As a Project Architect in Gensler's Denver office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. Our growing Critical Facilities studio is looking for a seasoned Project Architect and recognized contributor to high‑profile, design‑driven projects who can leverage their industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction. Our team is highly creative, collaborative, and dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. Throughout your career, you have developed communication and team‑building skills in managing multiple teams and 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.

Our Critical Facilities practice is uniquely equipped to deliver high‑performance data centers by drawing on expertise from across Gensler's diverse practice areas. We assemble specialized teams within this group to design and execute data center projects that meet the complex needs of today's technology‑driven organizations. This work sits at the intersection of architecture, infrastructure, and innovation – making it an exciting space for professionals who want to shape the future of digital environments. In addition to data centers, our team brings deep experience in mission‑critical environments such as research and supercomputing facilities, command and control centers, and SCIFs. The complexity and impact of these projects offer rich opportunities for learning, advancement, and long‑term career growth.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on design projects in the Critical Facilities including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation
• Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• 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
• Lead coordination with building and planning departments to facilitate permit submissions, respond to plan check comments, and secure approvals
• Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients
• Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained
• Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery
• Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day‑to‑day support

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
• Licensed Architect (US) required; Colorado licensure preferred
• At least 8 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale; experience with Data Centers a plus
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit experience required
• 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

Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio). Compensation is based upon applicable experience and estimated range is $95,000 – $140,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Wellness programs and flex spending
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k with profit sharing and employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities

Notice to Applicants

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