Project Architect – Mid Level

Gensler; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler seeks a Project Architect to blend creativity with technical knowledge to guide clients. You will further develop design and technical coordination while starting to directly manage client relationships.

Responsibilities include technical design from concept to CD, direct client engagement, and coordinating with engineers and consultants to ensure approvals and documentation. Licensure and strong Revit/Rhino skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture is required.
• Licensed Architect status is required.
• 5–10 years of architectural experience in multiple building typologies.
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred.
• Proficient in Revit and Rhino is required.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Public speaking and leading large teams are essential.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships across the firm and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design assignments from programming to construction docs.
• Engage with clients to secure approvals and coordinate stakeholders.
• Manage client, team and project coordination with consultants.
• Support communication among project team, clients, vendors, and authorities.
• Provide design support and documentation through design execution.
• Collaborate with external consultants, product reps, and fabricators.

Skills

Revit

Rhino

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Building codes knowledge

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Job description

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 required
• 5-10 years of architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale; commercial, educational or mixed use preferred
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit and Rhino experience required
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Proficient 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

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 to “Well-being Awareness 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. 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 Affirmitive 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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