Project Architect - Hospitality

Gensler; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a seasoned Project Architect in Las Vegas to lead the design of a confidential integrated resort. You will guide concept, schematic design, development, and construction documentation, coordinating with architects, consultants, and clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

You will manage client relationships, lead design coordination, and mentor teams while advancing design excellence across hospitality, casino, and entertainment environments.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture with US licensure required; Nevada or NCARB licensure preferred.
• 8+ years of architectural experience in large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, casino and integrated resorts.
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred.
• Revit mastery or BIM experience highly preferred.
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and structures.
• Proficient in public-speaking and leading large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming, entitlements, and design phases from Concept through Construction Documents and closeout.
• Obtain and negotiate consultant proposals and prepare consultant contracts.
• Perform technical design tasks, programming client needs, and develop concepts into technical studies and docs.
• Engage with clients to obtain approvals and manage client stakeholders.
• Manage coordination across client, team, and project with engineers and specialty consultants.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and authorities.
• Provide design support and documentation during design concept realization.
• Collaborate with external consultants, product reps, furniture dealers, and fabricators.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Leadership of teams

Client coordination

Collaborative relationships

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

We’re seeking a Project Architect to join our project team for the design of a confidential integrated resort, a landmark destination envisioned to redefine the relationship between architecture, landscape, and experience.

Spanning over one million square feet, the project will blend casino, food and beverage, and hotel environments with over 75,000 square feet of special venue space, including an award-winning steakhouse, a rooftop bar, a collection of one‑of‑a‑kind lounges and entertainment venues, and a world‑class spa.

The resort will also feature a championship golf course that connects the built environment to its natural setting in a seamless and dramatic way.

The guest tower celebrates 500 guest rooms, culminating in a range of scale and luxury experiences, highlighted by the sky suites, offering panoramic views and elevated private experiences. This project embodies the ambition to create a destination that is immersive, contemporary, and unforgettable in every detail.

Your Role

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

• Programming
• Entitlements
• Lead the project through Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiations, Construction Administration and Project Closeout.
• Obtain and negotiate consultant proposals
• Prepare Consultant Contracts.
• 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; Nevada or NCARB licensure preferred
• 8+ years of relevant architectural experience in large scale mixed use, hospitality, casino and integrated resorts.
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit mastery or 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

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary will be estimated between $95,000 - $105,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. 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 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 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and 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 affirmative 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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